Luther, IA
Living in Luther
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute32
Public Transit1
Affordability92
Public Safety65
Airports37
Hospitals80
Colleges71
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Schools97
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Residents
181Population+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
$83kMedian 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
$128kMedian 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
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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
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