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Lowell, IN

Indiana · Lake County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro

Lowell is a small city in Indiana with a population of 10,911. Residents earn $83,125 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
10,911 Population 1,554/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $37,335 per capita
$236,900 Home Value $325,080 Zillow
$1,222 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
468 Violent Crime/100K 872 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,900 home value, $1,222/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
468 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $83,125
11% higher than US avg
Home Value $236,900
16% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 468/100K
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.1%
34% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,222
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.9%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Lowell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,911
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,554/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$37,335
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$31,242M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$236,900
Rent$1,222
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$325,080
Housing Units3,969
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent468/100K
Property872/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault468/100K
Burglary96/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking15.5%
Depression23.4%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation673 ft (205 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.7%
EV Stations1
Libraries26

Is Lowell a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lowell receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Lowell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lowell is $83,125, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lowell is $236,900, 16% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,222 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 468 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 872 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.

Education

22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Lowell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Lowell has a population of 10,911 with a density of 1,554 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.1% female and 45.9% male. The city is predominantly White (87.4%), with 2.3% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.8% of residents, while 5.2% speak Spanish. 9.9% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 10.6% of residents have a disability. 92.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,911
Total Population
1,554
People / sq mi
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
5.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lowell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish 5.2%
61% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lowell vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lowell is $83,125, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,335. The average weekly wage is $1,177, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants. The cost of living index is 93.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 7.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lowell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,125
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,335
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
IRS Avg AGI$69,524
Gini Index0.453 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,872
County GDP$31,242M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,110
Healthcare1,376
Retail1,546
Manufacturing366

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,190
20% above US avg
Cost of Living93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.2 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Lowell is $236,900, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $325,080, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.2% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,222 (5% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $882 for a one-bedroom to $1,096 for a two-bedroom apartment. 85.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,969 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1989. The average annual property tax is $4,190 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 24.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,900
16% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$325,080
Median List Price$353,152

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$353,152
$/Sq Ft$168
Homes Sold25
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops23.6%
Inventory55

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,222
5% above US avg
Rent Burden24.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.7%
Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units3,969
Median Year Built1989

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,190
20% above US avg
Effective Rate1.77%
In Lowell, 34.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.4% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.0% of residents. 30.0% have high blood pressure. 15.5% are current smokers. 21.9% report binge drinking. 20.6% are physically inactive, below the national average. 23.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.0% experience frequent mental distress. 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,971. The dentist ratio is 1:1,576. 92.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.3 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS - 2026-05-25)

PM2.5
8.3
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
8.5
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
8.1
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
88.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
3.2
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
192.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Lowell vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.5%
11% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.9%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.5%
Short Sleep40.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.5%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,971
Dentists1:1,576
Mental Health1:434
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits62.6%
Premature Death10,981/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access92.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,376
Lowell has a violent crime rate of 468 per 100,000 residents, 23% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 467.9 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 872 per 100,000, 56% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 744, burglary at 96, vehicle theft at 32 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 53 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lowell receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lowell vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent467.9/100K
23% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault467.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property872.1/100K
56% below US avg
Burglary95.7/100K
Theft744.4/100K
Vehicle Theft31.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)53
Traffic Accidents52
Avg Accident Severity2.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Lowell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density1,554/sq mi
Coordinates41.2905°N, 87.4199°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportGary/Chicago International (GYY)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 29.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0452 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.37 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.7 / 100
Community Resilience73.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 125 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 117 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 66 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 140 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 115 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 127 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 119 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

604 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,037 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 89 km 29
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 98 km 3
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 64 km 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 18
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 54 km 33
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 58 km 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 38 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 40 km 1
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 1 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 63 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 36 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 52 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 53 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 39 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 54 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 62 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 53 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 40 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 62 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Lowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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Lowell is located in Lake County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 52.1% of the vote, a 5.6-point margin. 92.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 26 public libraries serving the community. 1,376 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 82.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.1%

Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)53
Traffic Accidents52
Avg Accident Severity2.6 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.1%
34% below US avg
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+7.8%
School Test Score5.46
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density1,554/sq mi
Total Area5.3 sq mi
CountyLake County County

Services

Broadband Access92.7%
Avg Download Speed109.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed20.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries26
Healthcare Facilities1,376
Restaurants1,110
Retail Stores1,546

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.2 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%
Average costs for common services in Lowell. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $233 ($140-$373)
Specialist Visit $327 ($187-$513)
Urgent Care Visit $187 ($93-$327)
Emergency Room Visit $2,053 ($746-$4,665)
Dental Cleaning $121 ($70-$187)
Dental Filling $233 ($140-$373)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($23-$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $70 ($47-$112)
Brake Pad Replacement $280 ($140-$467)
Tire Rotation $37 ($19-$70)
New Tires (Set of 4) $560 ($373-$933)
Battery Replacement $187 ($93-$327)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $93 ($56-$140)
Electrician (Per Hour) $84 ($47-$131)
HVAC Repair $373 ($140-$746)
HVAC System Install $6,531 ($3,732-$11,196)
Roof Repair $933 ($373-$1,866)
Roof Replacement $8,397 ($5,132-$13,995)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,400 ($467-$3,266)
Divorce (Contested) $13,995 ($4,665-$27,990)
DUI Defense $4,665 ($1,866-$9,330)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,400 ($746-$2,799)
Will Preparation $467 ($187-$933)
Trust Preparation $2,333 ($933-$4,665)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14-$42)
Women's Haircut $51 ($28-$93)
Hair Coloring (Full) $140 ($70-$233)
Manicure $23 ($14-$42)
Pedicure $37 ($23-$61)
Massage (1 Hour) $75 ($47-$121)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.83 ($2.80-$5.13)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.27 ($2.33-$4.67)
Loaf of Bread $3.55 ($2.33-$5.13)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.20 ($2.80-$6.06)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.13 ($3.73-$7.00)
Rice (per lb) $0.93 ($0.56-$1.68)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $131 ($75-$233)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $65 ($28-$140)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $65 ($37-$112)
Internet (Monthly) $65 ($37-$93)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28-$93)
Cable TV (Monthly) $79 ($47-$140)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $187 ($70-$467)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,866 ($1,120-$3,266)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $65 ($28-$121)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.46-$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $93 ($28-$233)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14-$70)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,120 ($560-$2,333)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $933 ($467-$1,866)
After-School Care (Monthly) $373 ($187-$653)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $47 ($23-$93)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $933 ($373-$2,333)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,663 ($4,665-$27,990)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $56 ($28-$93)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $93 ($47-$187)
Dog Grooming $56 ($28-$93)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $37 ($19-$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter $280 ($140-$467)
Cat Spay/Neuter $187 ($93-$373)
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Top Industries in Lake County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 33,182 1,358 $62,062 1.21
Retail Trade 22,724 1,514 $36,314 1.19
Manufacturing 22,497 419 $107,985 1.43
Accommodation & Food Services 20,825 1,090 $24,050 1.20
Construction 11,594 1,076 $86,002 1.15
Transportation & Warehousing 9,299 580 $62,463 1.15
Administrative & Waste Services 8,986 637 $52,483 0.80
Other Services 8,046 1,031 $44,112 1.39
Professional & Technical Services 7,851 1,488 $72,349 0.59
Finance & Insurance 4,573 694 $78,381 0.59
Arts & Entertainment 3,368 150 $32,018 1.05
Educational Services 3,009 176 $42,519 0.76
Management of Companies 2,328 72 $104,196 0.72
Real Estate 1,796 456 $59,105 0.60
Information & Technology 901 112 $75,020 0.25
Agriculture & Forestry 260 29 $33,996 0.17
Mining & Oil/Gas 75 8 $98,760 0.10

Schools in Lowell

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lowell Senior High School High 1,033 57 18.1:1
Lowell Middle School Middle 742 35 21.2:1
Oak Hill Elementary School Elementary 563 28 20.1:1
Three Creeks Elem School Elementary 515 29 17.8:1
Lake Prairie Elementary School Elementary 416 25 16.6:1
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Radio Stations near Lowell

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WCPT 820 Heartland Signal Progresive Talk, Willow Springs IL chicago, illinois MP3 64 kbps
Cosy 103.7 - AAC+ 64 kbps
WSRB 106.3 FM Chicago's R&B - Lansing, IL rap hiphop rnb, soul AAC 64 kbps
WJOB 1230 AM - 104.7 FM Hammond, IN local talk, sports talk MP3 128 kbps
Ancient Faith Music - AAC+ 96 kbps
Vocalo Radio urban contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Ancient Faith Talk - AAC+ 96 kbps
WJVX/Oak Lawn-Chicago,IL "the new sound for old memories"r'n'b hits MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Lowell

5 campgrounds found near Lowell.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Chellberg Farm Picnic Shelters 5.0/5 3 $25, $50
Dunewood Campground 4.4/5 66 $25
Dunbar Group Site 4.3/5 1 $100
Central Avenue Walk-in Sites 3.4/5 5 $25
West Beach Picnic Shelters 2.0/5 8 $25

National Parks Near Lowell

14 national parks and monuments found near Lowell.

ParkTypeFee
Bass Lake State Beach State Park Free
Calumet Park State Park Free
Channahon State Park State Park Free
Grand Mere State Park State Park Free
Indiana Dunes National Park National Park $20
Indiana Dunes State Park State Park Free
Lake Park Expansion State Park Free
Presidential Park State Park Free
Prophetstown State Park State Park Free
Pullman National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Tippecanoe River State Park State Park Free
Warren Dunes State Park State Park Free
Warren Woods State Park State Park Free
William G. Stratton State Park State Park Free

Museums in Lowell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATIONCOURTHOUSE SQUARE SUITE 2052196623975$250,860
UNION STREET GALLERYART MUSEUM7087542601$132,314
CEDAR LAKE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION7408 CONSTITUTION AVENUE2193746157$7,297
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF MILITARY VEHICLESGENERAL MUSEUM
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CEDAR LAKECHILDREN'S MUSEUM2193746157
CHRISTOPHER ART GALLERYART MUSEUM
DEMOTTE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
DYER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1 TOWN SQ2198656108
FAIRCHILD HOUSE PRESERVATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTYARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER27064 S DUTTON ROAD8157278700
GRANT PARK AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION119 S MAIN8007474837
HEBRON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2919963192
HOBART HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION706 E 4TH ST2199420970
HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD COMMERATIVE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM233 BRENNER COURT3126351020
LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2196623975
ROSS TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
SOUTH LAKE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
THREE-CREEKS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Lowell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY1919 WEST 81ST AVENUE0.01,411,529
CROWN POINT COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY122 NORTH MAIN STREET0.0201,916
CHICAGO HEIGHTS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY25 WEST FIFTEENTH STREET0.0149,140
GLENWOOD-LYNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT19901 STONY ISLAND AVENUE0.0104,962
LOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY1505 EAST COMMERCIAL AVENUE0.083,753
CRETE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT1177 NORTH MAIN STREET0.081,528
NEWTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY9444 NORTH 315 WEST0.053,820
STEGER-SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT54 EAST 31ST STREET0.050,506
NANCY L MCCONATHY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT21737 JEFFREY AVENUE0.040,126
BEECHER COMMUNITY LIBRARY660 PENFIELD STREET0.040,000
EDWARD CHIPMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY126 NORTH LOCUST STREET0.014,560
PEMBROKE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT13795 EAST CENTRAL STREET0.03,874
GRANT PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY107 WEST TAYLOR STREET0.02,003

Farmers Markets in Lowell

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chicago Heights Corner Market160 West Joe Orr Road06/07/2014 to 09/27/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
CIty of Momence 123 W. River St. 07/16/2014 to 10/15/2014Wed: 3:30 PM-;Visit
Crete European Market1321 Main St.
Crown Point Farmers MarketSouth Main StreetVisit
Hobart Summer Market on the LakeFestival Park - 111 E. Old Ridge Road06/05/2014 to 09/04/2014Thu: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM;Visit
Lowell Farmers Market8402 W 159th AveSat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
Momence Farmer's Market123 W. River St. 06/15/2016 to 08/17/2016Wed: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;Visit
Munster Farmer's Market1005 N Centennial Drive05/04/2014 to 09/28/2014Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Winfield Farmers Market10645 Randolph St.06/29/2016 to 09/14/2016Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;Visit

Restaurants in Lowell

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Athen's Grill
Aurelios
Faustino's Pizza
George's Family Restaurant
Loven Oven
McVey's Restaurant
Mi Ranchito
My Little Ranch
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Lowell

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gold Star Cafe and Catering

Dentists in Lowell

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pulver Dental Care
Tri-Creek Family Denistry

Veterinaries in Lowell

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bardens Animal Clinic

Gas Stations in Lowell

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Family Express
Family Express
Mobil
Speedway
Speedway

Banks in Lowell

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centier Bank
Centier Bank
Chase
Demotte State Bank
Tech Credit Union

Breweries in Lowell

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brick Brewing CoMicro-breweries305 Main St2199422337
Three Floyds Brewery & PubIn">brewery, In">pub, In>brewery, In>pub, Brewery, Pub, Restaurants, Indiana (in), Munster, Munster 9570 Indiana Pkwy2199224425Visit
Three Floyds Brewery & Pub, 3 Floyds Brewery & PubPub, Brewery9750 Indiana Pkwy2199224425Visit
Three Floyds PubMunster Restaurants, Brewery / Pub9700 Indiana Pky2199224425
Windmill BrewingBrewery2121 Gettler St2194402189Visit

Nursing Homes in Lowell

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
LOWELL HEALTHCARE
710 MICHIGAN ST
Government - County 86 74 5/5 - 4/5 5/5 2196967791
CEDAR CREEK HEALTH CAMPUS
18275 BURR STREET
Government - County 58 48 2/5 - 4/5 1/5 2196966750

Pharmacies in Lowell

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
FAGEN PHARMACY - 11 2080 EAST COMMERCIAL AVENUE 219-696-0212
WALGREENS - 5194 1704 EAST COMMERCIAL AVENUE 219-696-6638

EV Charging Stations in Lowell

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
ARON SCHUHRKE STATE FARM 1707 East Commercial AvenueChargePoint Network1J1772public

Cell Towers in Lowell

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
9977 W 700 NTOWER93
4024 E. 173rd StreetTOWER91
7981 West 1100 North (456)LTOWER81
7981 West 1100 North (456)LTOWER81
2754 West 800 North (46483)LTOWER79
2754 West 800 North (46483)LTOWER79
765-1 WEST 800 SOUTH ST (99243)MTOWER78
765-1 WEST 800 SOUTH ST (99243)MTOWER78
950 West Goodenow (135637)LTOWER76
950 West Goodenow (135637)LTOWER76
641 JOLIET ST (53162)LTOWER59
641 JOLIET ST (53162)LTOWER59
1450 WEST 180TH LANE (61456)LTOWER59
1450 WEST 180TH LANE (61456)LTOWER59
402 OAKLEY AVENUE (24655)MTOWER58
402 OAKLEY AVENUE (24655)MTOWER58
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)MTOWER49
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)MTOWER49
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)LTOWER49
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)LTOWER49
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)MTOWER48
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)MTOWER48
29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207)LTOWER46
29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207)LTOWER46
711 TORRENCE AVENUETOWER45
21701 TORRANCE AVE (135882)MTOWER31
21701 TORRANCE AVE (135882)MTOWER31

Fire Stations in Lowell

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Lake Dalecarlia Volunteer Fire Department6000 W Main STVolunteer219-696-8876
Lowell Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.1331 E Commercial AVEVolunteer219-696-6144

Bridges in Lowell

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete19553211,159F
SlabConcrete continuous19936210,477F
SlabConcrete continuous1988767,714G
SlabConcrete continuous19911094,075F
CulvertConcrete2014293,317G
CulvertConcrete2004303,317G
CulvertConcrete2010301,852G
SlabConcrete continuous2004921,777F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete1964691,633G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete continuous2007831,396G
SlabWood or Timber199550987F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete200279815G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete continuous199994678F
SlabWood or Timber198753584G
CulvertAluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron201920422G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete197741379P
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete197941308F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete200285281G
SlabConcrete continuous200866236G
SlabWood or Timber201062219G
SlabWood or Timber199359176F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete20046219F
SlabWood or Timber20105611G

Amtrak Stations in Lowell

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Dyer, IN913 Sheffield AvenueTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Lowell

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
CHEWTON GLEN ENERGYCOTTAGE GROVE & 17TH STREETCOOK

Airports Near Lowell

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chicago Midway International AirportMDWLarge Airport
Chicago O'Hare International AirportORDLarge Airport
Gary/Chicago International AirportGYYMedium Airport
Greater Kankakee AirportIKKMedium Airport
Michigan City Municipal AirportMGCMedium Airport
Porter County Municipal AirportVPZMedium Airport
Alley Oop Airport-Small Airport
Ashby Airport-Small Airport
Benoit Airport-Small Airport
Berns Airport-Small Airport
Blackhawk Airport-Small Airport
Bodin Airport-Small Airport
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport-Small Airport
Braden Farms Airport-Small Airport
Brookeridge Air Park-Small Airport
Bult Field-Small Airport
Clarence C Johnson Airport-Small Airport
Classic Landings Airport-Small Airport
Colman Airport-Small Airport
Corn Field-Small Airport
Crown Point Airfield-Small Airport
Culp Airport-Small Airport
Culp Farms Airport-Small Airport
De Ford Airport-Small Airport
Delphi Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Dietchweiler Airport-Small Airport
Durflinger Airport-Small Airport
Enjoy Field-Small Airport
Flying M Airport-Small Airport
Flying U Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Gilmore Airport-Small Airport
Griffith-Merrillville Airport-Small Airport
Gutwein Airport-Small Airport
Gutwein Airport-Small Airport
Hallmark Airport-Small Airport
Hawker Airport-Small Airport
Hobart Sky Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Hugh Van Voorst Airport-Small Airport
Jasper County AirportRNZSmall Airport
Johnson Airport-Small Airport
Jurassic Landings Ultralightport-Small Airport
Kankakee Airport-Small Airport
Kentland Municipal AirportKKTSmall Airport
La Porte Municipal AirportLPOSmall Airport
Lake Village Airport-Small Airport
Lansing Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Lewis University AirportLOTSmall Airport
Lou Abbett Farms Airport-Small Airport
Lowell Airport-Small Airport
Loy Airport-Small Airport

Police Stations in Lowell

20 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Beecher Police Department724 Penfield Street
Chicago Heights Police Department1601 South Halsted Street
Cook County Sheriff's Police1343 Ellis Avenue
Crete Police Department1370 Benton Street
Dyer Police Department2150 Hart Street
Grant Park Police Department100 East Taylor Street
Hebron Police Station611 N Main Street
Hobart Police DepartmentEast 4th Street
Lake County Sheriff's Department2293 North Main Street
Lowell Police Department1333 East Commercial Avenue
Lynwood Police Department21460 Lincoln Highway
Merrillvilel Police Substation5474 Broadway
Merrillville Police Department7820 Broadway
Momence Police Department123 West River Street
Sauk Village Police Department21701 Torrence Avenue
Schererville Police Department25 East Joliet Street
South Chicago Heights Police Department185 West Sauk Trail
Steger Police Department35 West 34th Street
Winfield Police Department10645 Randolph Street
Winfield Police Department10645 Randolph Street

Grocery Stores in Lowell

11 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
ALDI 62078 62078Supermarket1720 E Commercial Ave
Casey's 2257Convenience Store888 W Commercial Ave
DOLLAR GENERAL 7657Other1948 E Commercial Ave
Family Dollar 10372Other1523 E Comm Ave
Family Express 76Convenience Store1520 E Commercial Ave
FE67 - Lowell 67Convenience Store140 Mill St
Pilot Travel Center 653Convenience Store3231 E 181st St
Speedway 6678Convenience Store2101 E Commercial Ave
Speedway 7526Convenience Store1691 E Commercial Ave
Strack & Van Til 8755Supermarket2080 E Commercial Ave
WALGREENS 5194Other1704 E Commercial Ave

Treatment Centers in Lowell

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Access Family Health SocietySubstance Abuse708-754-9687
Apostolic Youth and Family Servs IncSubstance Abuse219-981-2937
Awakenings Counseling CenterSubstance Abuse219-791-9083
Crown Counseling LLCSubstance Abuse219-663-6353
Dockside Services IncSubstance Abuse219-838-8001
Elite Houses of Sober Living - Elite Treatment CenterSubstance Abuse708-755-5117
Franciscan Alliance Inc - Franciscan Health DyerBoth800-783-7663
Fresh Start Counseling ServicesSubstance Abuse219-736-5990
Grand Prairie ServicesBoth708-444-1012
Grand Prairie Services - Emergency Behav Healthcare CtrMental Health708-331-0500
Heartland Recovery CenterBoth219-690-7025
Heartland Wellness CenterSubstance Abuse219-690-7025
Ibekie Foundation IncBoth219-769-4400
Indiana Center for Recovery - Outpatient Services LLCSubstance Abuse219-327-2977
Integrative Counseling ServicesSubstance Abuse219-595-5944
Regional Health Systems - Strawhun CenterBoth219-769-4005

DOL Wage Violations in Lowell

5 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $135,132 in back wages owed to 47 employees.

5
Violations
$135,132
Back Wages Owed
47
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Tri Creek Ambulance Services - - 46356 - 1 $89,152 $8,915 10
Indiana Spray Foam - - 46356 - 1 $18,662 $778 24
Custom Craft Decks & Remodeling - - 46356 - 1 $13,853 $1,539 9
MCVEY'S RESTAURANT - - 46356 - 1 $12,908 $4,303 3
Lowell Child Care Center - - 46356 - 1 $557 $557 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lowell

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CALVARY MISSION OUTREACH INCORPORATED1957 E 173RD AVE
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH520 E COMMERCIAL AVE
HIS LOVE MATERNITY MINISTRY INC118 N FREMONT ST
HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH INC10505 W 181ST AVE
JOURNEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD5460 BELSHAW RD
LOWELL CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE18210 CLARK ST
NEW HOPE CHURCH6020 W 250TH AVE
REVERSE CHURCH INC600 CREEKSIDE DR APT 301
ST EDWARDS CHURCH & SCHOOL216 S NICHOLS ST
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCHPO BOX 236

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Mines
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Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lowell

What is the population of Lowell?

Lowell has a population of 10,911 residents and is located in Indiana. The population density is 1,554 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.1 years. The population is 54.1% female and 45.9% male.

Is Lowell expensive to live in?

Lowell is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 93.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $83,125, 11% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,900 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,222 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lowell safe?

The violent crime rate in Lowell is 468 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 872 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Lowell receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Lowell?

Lowell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Lowell?

Lowell has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,177. There are 11,872 business establishments in the area, including 1,110 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 7.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lowell?

The median home value in Lowell is $236,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $325,080. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,222. Fair market rent is $882 for a 1-bedroom and $1,096 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 85.7%. The average annual property tax is $4,190.

How are the schools in Lowell?

Schools in Lowell score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.1% of adults in Lowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Lowell?

The obesity rate in Lowell is 34.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.5% of adults are smokers. 20.6% are physically inactive. 23.4% of residents report depression. 7.0% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 92.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,971.

What is transportation like in Lowell?

The average commute in Lowell is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lowell?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell is 87.4% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino. 94.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.2% speak Spanish. 9.9% of the population are military veterans. 10.6% of residents have a disability. 92.5% have health insurance coverage.

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