D

Luther, OK

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Affordability Score: 49/100

Population: 4,189 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Luther, OK aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 4,189 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (49/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $60,313, median home value of $215,400, median rent of $798 per month, and 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,244 per month (studio $939, 1BR $1,017, 3BR $1,675, 4BR $1,857). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,204 per year, consuming 19% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Pressure points are childcare. Unemployment currently reads 1.9% and poverty 10.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$60,313
Median household income
Education D
25.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing D
3.6x
Home value $215,400 vs income
Commute D
28 min
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,244/mo
2BR fair market rent (25% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare F
$11,204/yr
Center-based infant care (19% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$60,313
▼ 3% vs national
Per Capita Income
$33,218
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Poverty Rate
10.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$215,400
▼ 22% vs national
Median Rent
$798/mo
Owner Occupied
91.1%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,244/mo
▲ 4% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$939
1BR
$1,017
2BR
$1,244
3BR
$1,675
4BR
$1,857

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
▼ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
60.6%
Median Age
41.4
Avg. Commute
28 min
▲ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,204/yr
19% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,695/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,695/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,338/yr

What This Means

Luther, OK receives an overall affordability grade of D (49/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 4,189. Challenges include childcare. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Luther, OK affordable?
Luther, OK receives an overall affordability grade of D (49/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $60,313. Median home value is $215,400.
What is the cost of living in Luther?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $798/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,244/mo. Infant childcare $11,204/yr. Median home value $215,400.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →