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Luther, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Oklahoma County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,443 Population 92/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $35,072 per capita
$205,600 Home Value $273,400 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
218 Violent Crime/100K 545 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$205,600 home value, $1,313/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Luther enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation901 ft (275 m)
Area15.3 sq mi (39.5 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates35.6682°N, 97.1905°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOklahoma County County
Nearest AirportGuthrie/Edmond Regional (GOK)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0489 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.01 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.44 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.1 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,541 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 87 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 41 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 75 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 70 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 50 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 19 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 132 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 142 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 28 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 145 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 121 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 9 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 75 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 20 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 143 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 123 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 19 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 20 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 106 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,032 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 138 fatalities, 2,364 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 58 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 85 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 49 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 47 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 58 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 51 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 49 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 50 km 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 74 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 70 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 58 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 77 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 44 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 87 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 80 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 83 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 100 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 88 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 94 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 83 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 95 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 51 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 90 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 56 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 71 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 51 km
2017 SPOCOGEE 6,318 90 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 63 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 90 km
2006 SHAMROCK 6,177 63 km
2012 UNNAMED 5,978 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 52 km
2015 GREENWOOD 5,774 90 km
2012 CUSHING 5,654 58 km
2012 UNNAMED 5,392 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Luther has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.2").

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