Maryland
Luke is a small town in Maryland with a population of 93. Residents earn $73,125 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Luke receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Luke offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Luke is $73,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Luke is $50,000, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Luke is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Luke experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,125 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,447 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,304 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,168 |
| County GDP | $1,790M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,909 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.82% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $50,000 |
| 82% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $638 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.8% |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,909 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.82% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.9% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4788°N, 79.0589°W |
| County FIPS | 24023 |
Winner: Republican by 54 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 37.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |