St. Lucas, Iowa

About St. Lucas

St. Lucas, IA is a tiny community located in northeastern Iowa with an estimated population of 167.

Officially, St. Lucas is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 668 residents per square mile.

📰 St. Lucas News Today

• Charlotte Mihm Obituary Jul 22, 2026 Helms Funeral Home · Jul 22
• Florian Aloysius Steinlage, West Union, Iowa, September 17, 2026 Grau Funeral Homes · Sep 17
• Dennis C. "Denny" Boyer Obituary (2026) - Decorah, IA - Helms Funeral Home - Decorah Legacy | Obituary · Feb 9
• Dolores Kuennen Obituary Aug 1, 2026 Helms Funeral Home · Aug 1
• St. Lucas, Iowa Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18

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What Makes St. Lucas Unique

• The only place in America named St. Lucas — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
• Positioned in northeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in St. Lucas

• White House Supper Club — american

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🎡 Fun Things to Do

• German American Museum, Library and Family History Center · Museum

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in St. Lucas

• Goeken County Park reviews ★
• Gouldsburg County Park reviews ★

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