Cost of living in Lucas County, IA
Population 8,685 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Lucas County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Lucas County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Lucas County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Lucas County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Lucas County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Lucas County
State and local tax rates for Iowa.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Lucas County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Lucas County
What it costs to live in Lucas County each month.
- Rent $745
- Energy $195
- Water $50
- Groceries $315
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $507
- State tax $170
- Rent $977
- Energy $234
- Water $60
- Groceries $522
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $782
- State tax $298
- Rent $1,177
- Energy $292
- Water $70
- Groceries $792
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $782
- State tax $298
Frequently asked questions about Lucas County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Lucas County?
In Lucas County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $745 per month, a two-bedroom averages $977 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,177 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Lucas County?
In Lucas County, IA, the average household income is $67,921 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,030 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Lucas County?
The estimated cost of living in Lucas County, IA is approximately $2,782 per month for a single person, $4,157 for a couple, $6,481 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Lucas County?
The combined sales tax rate in Lucas County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.
Is Lucas County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Lucas County, IA would need approximately $2,782 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,921 per year ($5,660 per month). Lucas County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Lucas County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lucas County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Lucas County?
The average home value in Lucas County, IA is $117,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,732, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Lucas County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP