Luther, IA
Living in Luther
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
32
Public Transit
1
Affordability
92
Public Safety
65
Airports
37
Hospitals
80
Colleges
71
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
181
Population
+63 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
74%
Family Households
+32% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate35%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$83k
Median Household Income
+$50k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
-14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector66%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office32%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$128k
Median Home Value
+$52k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
84%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier70%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K29%
$250K to $299K6%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas78%
Utility gas7%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Luther
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Boone County38
Property Crime in Luther
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Boone County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Luther
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding44
Tornado24
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Luther, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Luther, IA
Sacred Heart School
8 miles, NW
Trinity Lutheran School
8 miles, NW
Woodward Academy
8 miles, SW
Ames Christian School
10 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Luther, IA
Iowa State University
10 miles, NE
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
19 miles, SE
Grand View University
26 miles, SE
Drake University
27 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Luther, IA
Boone County Hospital
7 miles, NW
Mary Greeley Medical Center
12 miles, NE
Dallas County Hospital
17 miles, SW
Story County Hospital
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Luther, IA
Des Moines International Airport
31 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
83 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
108 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, W