Chicago and North Western Railroad Depot · National Register of Historic Places
Lucan’s story
118 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1908Lucan is settled
LucanMN
A town of 205, settled in 1908.
Chicago and North Western Railroad Depot · Photo: Jatakuck · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
205
2025 Census estimate · −2.8% since 2020
Median home value
$138K
Census ACS
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
38.7
years
Jobs based here
84
Balanced
Is Lucan a good place to live?
Chicago and North Western Railroad Depot is on the National Register of Historic Places. Lucan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
205 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lucan: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lucan, and how to reach them.
PowerRedwood Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterLucan water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lucan’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRedwood County Government CenterRedwood County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5625556255 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lucan.
Climate
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Lucan
Lucan’s July high stands at 83°F, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–27°
Spring34–55°
Summer59–81°
Fall37–58°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Lucan
Among working residents in Lucan, 2.4% work locally, against 9.8% in Minnesota’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. 18% of residents live below the poverty line locally. Since 2013, Lucan has added 63 jobs, to 84 in 2023. The top destinations are Marshall (18%), Redwood Falls (11%) and Walnut Grove (7%).
2%work in town
| Lucan | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.4% | 9.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Lucan2%
Marshall18%
Redwood Falls11%
Walnut Grove7%
Wabasso5%
18 mi
median commute distance
84
jobs based in Lucan
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Lucan, with inland flooding at the top
46% of Lucan’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 16%. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 64% of U.S. communities.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Lucan is
For adults in Lucan, the share who had a checkup this year is 74%. Among adults locally, 17% smoke cigarettes and 19% binge drink.
| Lucan | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Lucan | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12% | 8.9% |
| More smokers | 16.9% | 13.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 6.8% | 5.4% |
Sanford Tracy Medical Center
15.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
A typical Minnesota spread of ages in Lucan
No age group stands out against Minnesota: all are within 4 points. The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Lucan at 205 residents, down 2.8% since 2020. Just over a third of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 39% across Minnesota.
38.7median age · MN 38.8
| Lucan | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 33% | 29% |
LucanMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school31%
Some college19%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s29%
Graduate5%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.8 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 45 to 54, 79% are men (MN 51%).
| Lucan | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.5% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.3% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.2% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.5% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.6% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.5% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.3% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lucan
16pages on Lucan
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lucan; the nearest are
Southwest Minnesota State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Marshall17.4 mi$10,361 in-state tuitionMinnesota West Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Granite Falls28.4 mi$6,491 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Lucan residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
About Lucan
City in Minnesota, United States
Lucan is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 214 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,089 ft
- ZIP code
- 56255
- Area code
- 507
Questions about Lucan
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lucan, MN a good place to live?
Lucan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.