At a Glance
Median Income
$116,786
$50,108 per capita
Home Value
$117,900
Zillow: $176,666
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
12.3% smoking rate
How Lowell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lowell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lowell a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lowell residents earn a median household income of $116,786 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,108. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lowell is $117,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,666. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
0.0% of adults in Lowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lowell has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population49
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,786
Per Capita$50,108
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$176,666
Housing Units40
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,888/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation646 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Broadband31.8%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lowell was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.