At a Glance
Median Income
$54,773
$35,812 per capita
Home Value
$111,000
Zillow: $191,852
Median Rent
$886/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
17.6% smoking rate
How Lowden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lowden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lowden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lowden residents earn a median household income of $54,773 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,812. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowden is $111,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,852. Median rent is $886/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
23.1% of adults in Lowden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowden has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population804
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density751/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,773
Per Capita$35,812
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$2,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,000
Rent$886
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$191,852
Housing Units390
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation733 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lowden was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.