Lucas County, IA Public Records

District Court
916 Braden Ave
Chariton, IA 50049 https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-court
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-4:30PM CST
P: 641-774-4421
F: 641-774-8669
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sealed, dissolution of marriage, mental health, domestic abuse or deferred records released
Probate fax is same as main fax number. Judicial Magistrates, part of the District Court, have jurisdiction over simple misdemeanors, including scheduled violations, county and municipal infractions, and small claims.

Lucas County, IA Vital Records

Contact the Lucas County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Lucas County
County Recorder
916 Braden, Courthouse
Chariton, IA 50049
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 641-774-2413
Fax: 641-774-1619
Recorded Documents

Lucas County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Lucas County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 430.55 sq mi
Population (2009): 9,179
  • Females: 50.8%
  • White: 98.9%
  • Black/African American: 0.2%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 97.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -243
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15%
High School Graduates (2000): 79.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.42
Housing Units (2000): 4,239
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.3%
Migration Flow to Lucas County, IA from (2007-2008):

Lucas County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $152,344
  • Construction: $7,862
  • Retail Trade: $9,958
  • Professional and Technical Services: $3,279
  • Healthcare: $9,358
  • Banking: $7,108
  • Retail Trade: $9,958
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $10,310
  • Farms: $7,289
  • Government: $32,541
Employed (2000): 4,384
Unemployed (2000): 228
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $25,364
Local Government Employment (2007): 637
Local Government Revenue (2007): $33,268 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $10,533 (thou. dol.)

Lucas County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 131
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.9
Deaths (2007): 96
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.6

Lucas County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 22
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 2
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 20
Property Crimes (2008): 250
  • Burglary: 77
  • Larceny-Theft: 157
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 16

Lucas County Genealogy Records