East of Walnut on Main, 2016
Luckey’s story
145 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1881Luckey is settled
LuckeyOH
A town of 1,017, settled in 1881. 3 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Ohio town.
Trash & recyclingPhoto: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,017
2025 Census estimate · +0.9% since 2020
Typical home
$208K
−0.2% in a year
Household income
$91K
median
Median age
39.8
years
Jobs based here
69
A commuter town
Is Luckey a good place to live?
Luckey’s best subject grades are an A for incomes and schools and an A+ for civic life; its weakest is a C− for walkability. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Luckey, below both Ohio’s towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 5 of the 994 Ohio towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Luckey. On civic life, just 20 of Ohio’s 1,560 towns do better. Luckey has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Luckey stand out
Where Luckey beats most towns.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Luckey11.5
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical OH town3.9
Civic lifeA+
3 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical Ohio town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Small town
1,017 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Luckey grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Luckey is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →SchoolsBeat 85% of Ohio districts on tests and graduationAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 22% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.3 of 20; 2.2% of households have no car; 0.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →HealthWood County Hospital 10.9 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksC+Open →History1 notable person born hereBOpen →Civic life11.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 39.8; 22% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Luckey: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Luckey, and how to reach them.
PowerThe Toledo Edison16.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorthwestern W and Sd - Toledo Svc Area water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpLuckey Public 24/7 Residential Recycling Drop-Off SiteDrop-offTown site
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, Wood County Board of ElectionsWood County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2021
ZIP code4344343443 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 Luckey.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most of Luckey’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Luckey for work: only 0% work in town. Jobs based in Luckey fell to 69 in 2023, 72 fewer than in 2013. Luckey’s median household income is $91,000, against $75,000 in Ohio’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns.
0%work in town
| Luckey | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Luckey0%
Toledo21%
Bowling Green9%
Perrysburg Township8%
Troy Township7%
14 mi
median commute distance
69
jobs based in Luckey
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 22% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Low risk in Luckey, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Ohio overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 47% of residents (38% statewide); people 65 and older are 14% of residents (18% statewide). 20% of residents are under 18 in Luckey. 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
39.8median age · OH 39.7
| Luckey | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 20% | 22% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 24% | 29% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
LuckeyOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school33%
Some college33%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
59% women, 41% men
About 68 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5 points). Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Luckey | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.2% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.2% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.9% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.9% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.5% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.1% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 33% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.9% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.9% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.6% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Luckey, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Luckey has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 20° and about 21 inches of snow falls in a winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring40–60°
Summer62–83°
Fall44–63°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B+
Homes in Luckey are worth about $208K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Luckey home is worth about $208,000, about the same as a year ago, 15% below the Ohio typical home. 89% of Luckey households own their home.
$208KZillow home value
| Luckey | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,173 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Luckey$208K
Ohio$246K
−0.2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Luckey is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Luckey beats the Ohio average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
51%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Luckey | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
5 better27 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Luckey | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.6% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.1% | 14.1% |
Wood County Hospital
10.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 32 attractions →Toledo Museum of Art and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Luckey. Close and well known come first.
15 mi MuseumToledo Museum of Art340K visitors a year
13 mi Zoo & aquariumToledo Zoo
11 mi LandmarkFort Meigs
37 mi National MemorialPerry's Victory and International Peace Memorial124K visitors a year
36 mi CaveCrystal Cave
32 mi National park siteRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park134K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Toledo Museum of Art: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toledo Zoo: DreamingKoala, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Meigs: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: NPS Photo, Public domain · Crystal Cave: Analogue Kid at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · River Raisin National Battlefield Park: Notorious4life (talk), Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Luckey
18pages on Luckey
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Luckey
Bowling Green State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bowling Green9.7 mi$14,460 in-state tuitionOwens Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Perrysburg9.8 mi$5,870 in-state tuitionProfessional Skills InstituteUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Maumee13.4 mi$15,884 tuition
About 5 of every 100 Luckey residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Luckey for work
Where Luckey’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
69jobs based in Luckey
0%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Luckey
Village in Ohio, United States
Luckey is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,009 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 666 ft
- ZIP code
- 43443
Questions about Luckey
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Luckey, OH a good place to live?
3 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Ohio town.
Is Luckey, OH expensive?
Not for the area. That is 3.2 years of the area's median household income ($65,486 across the Toledo, OH metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.