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Luther

A town of 1,627 people in Oklahoma
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Conserved land13%1,269 of 10,045 acres
Trails1.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0780 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Luther

Town in Oklahoma, United States
1,492Population
15.3 sq miArea
915 ftElevation

Luther is a town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, Luther had a population of 1,492. Luther owes its existence to Charles Gasham "Gristmill" Jones, who platted the land and sold it for a profit. The town of Luther would be named after Charles Gasham "Gristmill" Jones's son from his first marriage.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code73054
Area code405
Living in Luther

Housing in Luther

$284K▲ 2.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Luther home is worth about $284,000, up 2.1% in a year, 27% above the Oklahoma typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Luther

B+

Safety Grade B+

Luther reports less crime per resident than 68% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Luther 0.6
Oklahoma 4.1
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Luther 4.1
Oklahoma 18.4
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Luther

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Most working residents leave Luther for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Oklahoma City (46%), Edmond (12%) and Norman (3%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Oklahoma City
46%
Edmond
12%
Norman
3%
Tulsa
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Luther →

Health in Luther

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 97% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Oklahoma

17better than OK·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Integris Health Edmond HospitalEdmond · 13.9 mi · ER
Mary Mahoney Memorial Health CenterSpencer · 12.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Luther · CMS · HRSAHealth in Luther →

Natural hazards in Luther

57
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Luther →

Climate in Luther

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Luther has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

52° / 29°Winter
72° / 48°Spring
92° / 69°Summer
74° / 50°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Luther →

Schools in Luther

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B−

School Grade B-

The public schools Luther’s kids attend trail 51% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within OK. Ratings are from neighbors.

Luther’s library

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Luther Library310 NE 3rd Street · part of Metropolitan Library System
Fine-freeE-books52 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Luther Library →

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Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Seth Ilys at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Compare side by side:Luther vs Oklahoma City

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