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Lucas, Kansas

city · Russell County

At a glance

405
Population
$58,500
Median home value (all homes)
81% below U.S. median
$99,017
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$494/mo
Median rent
63% below U.S. median
$43,125
Median household income
45% below U.S. median
11.4 min
Average commute
73%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
8.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost59% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college45 mi
Nearest community college37 mi
Nearest technical college43 mi
High school graduates95.3%
College graduates17.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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