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Living in Lucerne Valley

Lucerne Valley is one of the cities recorded in the United States. At the end of 2020, Lucerne Valley had a population of 5,694. Lucerne Valley registered an unemployment rate of 18.64% at the end of 2024. A foreign population count of 866 was recorded at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Lucerne Valley?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Lucerne Valley.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Lucerne Valley yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,019 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

15.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 866 people of 5,694 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Lucerne Valley is 18.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–20Lucerne Valley 18.6%2 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,111 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate18.64 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Lucerne Valley. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Lucerne Valley. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Lucerne Valley was 46 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km46 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSBD3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Lucerne Valley. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Lucerne Valley.

Climate and air quality

The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 7.3 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Lucerne Valley's monthly mean temperatures were 1.6°C in January and 18.4°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 114.6 mm in January and 17.5 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Lucerne Valley average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND27°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Lucerne Valley average monthly precipitation, mm03060901201151126020114182110203484JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Lucerne Valley annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.3PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Lucerne Valley is 7.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8Lucerne Valley 7.3124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.33 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.83 · Feb 7.61 · Mar 10.67 · Apr 14.06 · May 18.78 · Jun 23.94 · Jul 26.5 · Aug 25.94 · Sep 22.78 · Oct 17.44 · Nov 11.94 · Dec 7.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.67 · Feb -4.61 · Mar -2.78 · Apr -0.556 · May 2.89 · Jun 6.39 · Jul 10.28 · Aug 9.72 · Sep 6.67 · Oct 1.67 · Nov -2.33 · Dec -4.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 1.56 · Feb 1.5 · Mar 3.94 · Apr 6.78 · May 10.83 · Jun 15.17 · Jul 18.39 · Aug 17.83 · Sep 14.72 · Oct 9.56 · Nov 4.78 · Dec 1.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 114.6 · Feb 111.5 · Mar 60.2 · Apr 19.81 · May 10.67 · Jun 3.81 · Jul 17.53 · Aug 20.83 · Sep 10.16 · Oct 20.07 · Nov 34.29 · Dec 84.07 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M367.3 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.33 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
McKees Rocks5,694 residentsDos Palos5,697 residentsBeardstown5,691 residentsKeyes5,691 residentsUnion Beach5,691 residentsSandy Oaks5,698 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 273.6 km² at the end of 2025. Population density was 21.8 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Lucerne Valley residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport84.8%Foreign residents15.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area273.6 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share14.54 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents866 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density21.78 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population5,694 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is Lucerne Valley a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–59%
Student44%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 32–56%
Family46%strong on family, weak on safety · range 34–58%
Retirement42%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 28–56%
Foreign residents866 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population5,694 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent1,019 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,111 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate18.64 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean7.33 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lucerne Valley when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Lucerne Valley?

The unemployment rate is 18.64 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Lucerne Valley?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.33 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in Lucerne Valley?

The published population is 5,694 people. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

How many foreign residents live in Lucerne Valley?

866 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Lucerne Valley a good place to live?

Lucerne Valley may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Lucerne Valley, United States: rent, salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/lucerne-valley/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Lucerne Valley, United States: rent, salary, jobs, climate},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/lucerne-valley/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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