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About Lucas County

Lucas is a county in the Des Moines Metropolitan area. It has a population of 8,666 and a population density of 20, which is 79% below the national average. It has a median age of 43, which is 7 years above the Des Moines Metro median age and 4 years above the national average.


Lucas County has a median home value of $162,619, which is 42% below the Metro average.The average rent of $925 is 22% below the metro average rent and 56% below the national average rent The average household income in Lucas County is $63,405 , which is 23% below the Metro average household income and 18% below the national average of household income.

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$162,619Median Home Value
$282,497 Des Moines Metro Area
$925Median Rent
$1,187 Des Moines Metro Area
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Towns of Lucas County

Otter Creek Township, IA
Cedar Township, IA
Russell, IA
Chariton, IA
Washington Township, IA
Lincoln Township, IA
Whitebreast Township, IA
Union Township, IA
Pleasant Township, IA
English Township, IA
Liberty Township, IA
Lucas, IA
Derby, IA
Jackson Township, IA
Williamson, IA
Benton Township, IA
Warren Township, IA
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Demographics

Lucas County's population is made up of 60% married, 23% single, 10% divorced and 8% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 43%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 24%. Homeowners make up 80% of the population in Lucas County.

8,666Population
737,164 Des Moines Metro Area
20Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
43 Median Age
36 Des Moines Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Lucas County is $32,575. The Median Household Income is $63,405

$32,575Income Per Capita
$44,976 Des Moines Metro Area
$63,405Median Household Income
$82,728 Des Moines Metro Area
17% Poverty Rate
10% Des Moines Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
3% Des Moines Metro Area
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Amenities in Lucas County
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$162,619Median Home Value
$282,497 Des Moines Metro Area
$925Median Rent
$1,187 Des Moines Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Des Moines Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
20%
Home Owners
80%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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