Engels' Dry Goods Store · Photo: Melodibit · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Luther is healthier than 96%
Luther differs from Oklahoma on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Luther. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Luther
Luther is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Luther is healthier than 71%. Against the 6,402 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 96%. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Luther doesn’t win on
16.7% of adults binge drink, vs 14% across Oklahoma, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Luther is an active town
Only 24% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 31.1% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Fewer Luther adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Oklahoma. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Oklahoma figure falls outside Luther’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Luther’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Luther is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 80% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 46%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Luther’s median household income is $51,827; among the 6,402 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 96%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Luther adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Out of every 100 Luther adults…
Luther runs below OK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Luther
No hospital or community health center in Luther itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Luther; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Luther adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
How Luther adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Luther adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Luther and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther | B+ | 34.5% | 10.3% | 13% | CDC place |
| Oklahoma City | C+ | 38.3% | 12.6% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Luther adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Luther
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Luther is better than Oklahoma on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Oklahoma figure falls inside Luther’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Luther | OK | U.S. | vs OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%13.8–18.4 | 21.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.5–13.7 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.3–19.4 | 18% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%30.9–38.3 | 38.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.3%9–11.7 | 12.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%31.2–36.6 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%33–38.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.1%23.8–28.5 | 27.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.7 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%7.5–12.2 | 16.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13%10.7–15.4 | 16.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 24%20.8–27.3 | 31.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.4–19.1 | 14% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33%28.6–37.4 | 36.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7.1–10.8 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.6–80.1 | 77.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%64.8–71.1 | 57.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.2–87.6 | 84.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73–78.2 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%59.1–68.5 | 59.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%64.9–79 | 70.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%23.7–29.2 | 25.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%27.7–35.8 | 33.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.9–28 | 25.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%10.2–14.8 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%9.3–13 | 14.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.3–8.7 | 10.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.1–8.3 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.1–10.8 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%30.5–37.8 | 38.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.9–15.8 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.5–17.8 | 17.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8 | 9.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Oklahoma figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Luther
Is Luther a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Luther is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Luther?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 38.3%, against 38.9% across Oklahoma and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Luther?
Summit Medical Center in Edmond, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Luther’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Luther have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–10.8%), against 11.3% across Oklahoma.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Luther more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Luther.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oklahoma figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.