What are the schools like in Luther, IA?

School district data for Luther is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Luther?

The median household income in Luther, IA is $94,063 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Luther, IA?

Luther has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Luther, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Luther, IA affordable or expensive?

Luther's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Luther is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $164,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Luther, IA?

Crime rate data for Luther is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Luther, IA a Good Place to Live?

Luther is a small town of 171 in Iowa, with a median household income of $94,063 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Luther stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Luther is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Luther city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.4

Luther's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Luther costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Luther, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$164,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,063	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Luther is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Luther, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Luther sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 35.9 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Luther, IA
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	35.9"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Luther, IA	National Avg
Population	171	—
Median Age	50.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	23.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madrid, IA 6 mi Boone, IA 6 mi Kelley, IA 8 mi Slater, IA 9 mi Sheldahl, IA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Luther

Luther, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50152

Luther vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luther, IA affordable or expensive?

Luther's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Luther roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $164,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Luther, IA?

Crime data for Luther is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Luther?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Luther, IA a good place to live?

Luther, IA has a population of 171, a median household income of $94,063, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Luther?

Luther averages 28.9°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.9 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Luther?

Luther, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50152.

What is the population of Luther?

The population of Luther, Iowa is 171 with a median age of 50.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Luther?

Key numbers for living in Luther: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $164,300, median household income $94,063. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Luther side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.