The Town FilesLuther, Oklahoma
Town in Oklahoma County · population 1,492 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $212,800
- Household income
- $51,827
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 46
- Median age
- 37.8
Luther is a town of 1,492 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $212,800, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks hipper than 99% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 99% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 98% of Oklahoma towns.
How Luther ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Luther is worth $212,800, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $51,827, which is more affordable than 3% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,375 a month. 90.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Luther | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,800 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,375 | $830 |
| Median household income | $51,827 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 90.3% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Luther
| People | Luther | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 27.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.2% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Luther
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 25.0°F. About 38.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
46 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Luther since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 20 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on November 3, 2024 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 27 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 3, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 67 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 19, 2013.
Severe weather in Oklahoma County since 1996
Oklahoma County has been included in 52 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | Fire | FM-5669: Train Trestle Fire |
| May 21, 2025 | Fire | DR-4866: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 18, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4862: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 14, 2025 | Fire | FM-5562: Luther Fire |
| March 31, 2023 | Fire | FM-5459: Hefner Fire, Oklahoma Fmag |
Jobs and pay in Oklahoma County
Oklahoma County had 495,002 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,904 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Luther itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Luther
3 public schools with 835 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUTHER ES | PK-4 | 359 | 16.3 |
| LUTHER HS | 9-12 | 245 | 14.4 |
| LUTHER MS | 5-8 | 231 | 17.8 |
Towns near Luther
- Wellston, OK7.2 mi · 679 people · home $106,800
- Jones, OK8.9 mi · 2,885 people · home $219,300
- Edmond, OK12.5 mi · 94,428 people · home $351,400
- Choctaw, OK13.4 mi · 12,182 people · home $242,100
- Harrah, OK13.6 mi · 6,245 people · home $225,400
- Carney, OK13.7 mi · 545 people · home $96,300
- Nicoma Park, OK14.3 mi · 2,313 people · home $162,100
- Spencer, OK14.9 mi · 3,978 people · home $157,000
Luther questions
Is Luther, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Luther scores better for retirees than 88% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 98%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Luther?
The median owner-occupied home in Luther is valued at $212,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,827, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,375 a month.
What is the weather like in Luther?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 25.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.2 inches of precipitation a year and 3.7 inches of snow.
Does Luther get tornadoes?
46 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Luther since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on November 3, 2024. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)