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About Lucas

Village in Ohio, United States
589Population
0.7 sq miArea
1,093 ftElevation

Lucas is a village in southeastern Richland County, Ohio, United States. Lucas is part of the Mansfield, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 589 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code44843
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Housing in Lucas

$265K▲ 5.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Lucas home is worth about $265,000, up 5.5% in a year, 7% above the Ohio typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

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Most working residents leave Lucas for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Mansfield (27%), Ashland (8%) and Columbus (7%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Mansfield
27%
Ashland
8%
Columbus
7%
Bellville
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lucas →

Health in Lucas

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8better than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ohiohealth Mansfield HospitalMansfield · 6.6 mi · ER
Mansfield Family Health 2Mansfield · 6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Lucas · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lucas →

Natural hazards in Lucas

23
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lucas →

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Lucas has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 21°Winter
60° / 38°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
62° / 41°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lucas →

Lucas’s library

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Lucas Branch34 W. Main St. · part of Mansfield-Richland County Public Library
Fine-freeE-books57 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Lucas Branch →
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