Lucas County

IA · Pop. 45,190 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lucas County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 45,190.

$/Acre: $2,255

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 27/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.38%

Cost of Living Index99.9

Median Household Income$43,790

Poverty Rate10.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,255

Median Home Price$175K

Acres for Sale697

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall31.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,119 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)212 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K355

Property Crime /100K258

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate