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Lucas

A township of 487 people in Effingham County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails6.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Lucas

Township in Illinois, United States
487Population
35.5 sq miArea
564 ftElevation

Lucas Township is one of fifteen townships in Effingham County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 487 and it contained 170 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Lucas for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Effingham (40%), Teutopolis (10%) and Dieterich (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Effingham
40%
Teutopolis
10%
Dieterich
5%
Springfield
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lucas →

Health in Lucas

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7better than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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St. Anthonys Memorial HospitalEffingham · 13.7 mi · ER
Sihf Healthcare - EffinghamEffingham · 14 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62424, 62858 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lucas →

Natural hazards in Lucas

62
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lucas →

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Lucas has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 24°Winter
65° / 44°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
67° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Effingham Public LibraryEffingham · 13.3 miles · 58 hrs a week
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