At a Glance
Median Income
$86,667
$37,945 per capita
Home Value
$183,000
Zillow: $275,847
Violent Crime
499/100K
1,901/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Luther Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Luther's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Luther a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Luther residents earn a median household income of $86,667 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,945. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Luther is $183,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,847. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Luther reports 499 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,901/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Luther hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luther has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,667
Per Capita$37,945
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,000
Rent
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$275,847
Housing Units70
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent499/100K
Property1,901/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,095 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute25 min
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Luther was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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