The Town FilesLucas, Ohio
Village in Richland County · population 589 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $142,300
- Household income
- $57,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 36.3
Lucas is a village of 589 people in Richland County, Ohio. The median home is worth $142,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 99% of Ohio towns, better for families than 86% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 84% of Ohio towns.
How Lucas ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lucas is worth $142,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $57,333, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $780 a month. 61.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lucas | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $780 | $914 |
| Median household income | $57,333 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 61.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lucas
| People | Lucas | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Lucas
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 19.1°F. About 42.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lucas since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 22, 1990 about 2.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 16, 1961.
Severe weather in Richland County since 1996
Richland County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Richland County
Richland County had 48,954 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,804 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Lucas itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Lucas
3 public schools with 420 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Elementary School | PK-5 | 192 | 14.8 |
| Lucas High School | 8-12 | 151 | 10.1 |
| Lucas Heritage Middle School | 6-7 | 77 | 15.4 |
Towns near Lucas
- Lincoln Heights, OH5.1 mi · 1,039 people · home $86,400
- Perrysville, OH6.5 mi · 729 people · home $114,000
- Mansfield, OH7.2 mi · 47,534 people · home $119,600
- Bellville, OH7.6 mi · 1,963 people · home $212,200
- Butler, OH7.9 mi · 941 people · home $180,700
- Lexington, OH8.4 mi · 4,848 people · home $192,300
- Roseland, OH8.7 mi · 1,495 people · home $92,500
- Ontario, OH11.0 mi · 6,656 people · home $174,500
Lucas questions
Is Lucas, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lucas scores better for retirees than 82% of Ohio towns and quieter than 99%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Lucas?
The median owner-occupied home in Lucas is valued at $142,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,333, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $780 a month.
What is the weather like in Lucas?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.5 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Lucas get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lucas since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 22, 1990. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)