At a Glance
Median Income
$58,125
$35,200 per capita
Home Value
$107,100
Zillow: $168,472
Median Rent
$988/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21.9% smoking rate
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 $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,200. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 895 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Luther is $107,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,472. Median rent is $988/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
17.0% of adults in Luther hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luther has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population375
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density387/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$35,200
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,100
Rent$988
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$168,472
Housing Units171
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,026 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Luther was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.