City Building, 2014
Luke’s story
269 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,064 in 1930, 85 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1919 on.
- 1757Luke is settled
LukeMD
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Alainmoscoso · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
82
2025 Census estimate · −3.5% since 2020
Median home value
$51K
Census ACS
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
44.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Luke a good place to live?
Only 4 of the 262 Maryland towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Luke. Luke has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Luke stand out
Where Luke beats most towns.
Small town
82 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
PiedmontLuke
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Luke: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Luke, and how to reach them.
PowerPotomac Edison15.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Luke water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Luke’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAllegany County Board of ElectionsAllegany County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code2154021540 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Luke.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Luke
Luke has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. Only 6 of the 262 Maryland towns we compare have a lower July high than Luke.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring38–63°
Summer59–83°
Fall42–65°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Luke
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 65% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
A larger share of adults in Luke report frequent mental distress than in the typical Maryland or U.S. town
22% of adults report frequent mental distress in Luke, against 15% in Maryland’s towns and 17% across U.S. towns. 37% of Luke adults feel lonely. Of the 262 Maryland towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Luke.
| Luke | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 20% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 11% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 23% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
3 better15 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Luke | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 10.7% | 12.5% |
| Fewer adults with high cholesterol | 33.3% | 38.1% |
| More smokers | 19.8% | 10.9% |
Potomac Valley Hospital
5.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 34 attractions →Fallingwater and 17 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Luke. Close and well known come first.
Big draw37 mi MuseumFallingwater
Big draw40 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
22 mi MountainMount Davis
37 mi Park & preserveDolly Sods Wilderness
18 mi LakeDeep Creek Lake
36 mi National BattlefieldFort Necessity National Battlefield226K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Davis: Wikiuser100, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dolly Sods Wilderness: Valerius Tygart, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Deep Creek Lake: Gohens84, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Necessity National Battlefield: Wilson44691, CC0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Luke
16pages on Luke
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Luke
Potomac State College of West Virginia UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Keyser, WV5 mi$5,280 in-state tuitionFrostburg State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Frostburg13.6 mi$10,220 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Luke residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
About Luke
Town in Maryland, United States
Luke is a town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States, located along the Potomac River just upstream of Westernport. Known originally as West Piedmont, the town is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 85 as of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1922
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 961 ft
- ZIP code
- 21540
- Area code
- 301
Questions about Luke
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Luke, MD a good place to live?
Luke has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.