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Lowell, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Henry County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
49
Population
49/sq mi density
$116,786
Median Income
$50,108 per capita
$117,900
Home Value
$176,666 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
127
Violent Crime/100K
2,921 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,786 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lowell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Lowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.2").