Iowa
Lowell is a small town in Iowa with a population of 49. Residents earn $116,786 per year, which is 55% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lowell receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Lowell stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lowell is $116,786, which is significantly higher than the national average — 55% above $75,149. This places Lowell among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lowell is $117,900, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Lowell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $116,786 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,108 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,008 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,859 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 638 |
| County GDP | $1,154M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,335 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.68% |
| Commute Time | 35.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $117,900 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Homeownership | 100.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,335 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.68% |
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 59.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,888/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.4 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8343°N, 91.4386°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 19087 |
Winner: Republican by 36 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 22.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 35.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |