Lucas Ohio, 2007
Lucas’s story
182 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1844Lucas is settled
LucasOH
Photo: User:OHWiki · CC BY-SA 2.5
Population
586
2025 Census estimate · −0.5% since 2020
Typical home
$263K
+5.3% in a year
Household income
$57K
median
Median age
36.3
years
Jobs based here
127
A commuter town
Is Lucas a good place to live?
9.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Lucas, below both Ohio’s towns (24%) and U.S. towns (29%). Lucas has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Lucas stand out
Where Lucas beats most towns.
Small town
586 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 Lucas: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lucas, and how to reach them.
PowerVillage of LucasEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterLucas Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lucas’ trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Richland County Board of ElectionsRichland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2020
ZIP code4484344843 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lucas.
Work & commute
Most of Lucas’ workers head elsewhere: there are 0.5 jobs for each of them
For most workers, Lucas is a place to come home to: only 5% work in town. The income of the median household locally is $57,000. The top destinations are Mansfield (27%), Ashland (8%) and Columbus (7%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
5%work in town
| Lucas | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.5% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Lucas5%
Mansfield27%
Ashland8%
Columbus7%
Bellville3%
11 mi
median commute distance
127
jobs based in Lucas
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Lucas, with inland flooding at the top
Of the losses FEMA expects in Lucas, 69% come from inland flooding and 7% from tornadoes. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage locally than in 77% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Lucas households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Lucas has snowy winters and pleasant summers
In Lucas, the midsummer high is 83°F, against 84°F in Ohio’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring38–60°
Summer59–81°
Fall41–62°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Lucas is
Among adults in Lucas, 9.4% worry about having enough food. 16% of adults in Lucas say their health is fair or poor; 33% have high blood pressure.
| Lucas | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 20% | 19% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
8 better24 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Lucas | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.4% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.9% | 8.3% |
Ohiohealth Mansfield Hospital
6.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A typical Lucas home is worth about $263K
Just over three fifths of Lucas households own their home. In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 5.3%. Lucas’ going rate for rent stands at $780 a month.
$263KZillow home value
| Lucas | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 61% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $780 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Lucas$263K
Ohio$246K
+5.3%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 64 attractions →Ohio State Reformatory and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lucas. Close and well known come first.
7 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
4 mi State parkMalabar Farm State Park
38 mi LandmarkHarding Tomb
8 mi GardenKingwood Center
6 mi MuseumMansfield Memorial Museum
7 mi MuseumBibleWalkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Malabar Farm State Park: Jerward at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Harding Tomb: User:Postdlf, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kingwood Center: Mar07 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Mansfield Memorial Museum: Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0 · BibleWalk: JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lucas
16pages on Lucas
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Lucas
Ohio State University-Mansfield CampusUniversity or college · Public · Mansfield10.5 mi$9,488 in-state tuitionNorth Central State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Mansfield10.6 mi$4,624 in-state tuitionAshland UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ashland12.1 mi$31,210 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Lucas residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Lucas for work
Where Lucas’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
127jobs based in Lucas
5%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lucas
Village in Ohio, United States
Lucas is a village in southeastern Richland County, Ohio, United States. Lucas is part of the Mansfield, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 589 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,093 ft
- ZIP code
- 44843
Questions about Lucas
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lucas, OH a good place to live?
Lucas has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.