Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Lowell is a small town in Kansas with a population of 304. Residents earn $88,214 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lowell receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lowell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lowell is $88,214, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lowell is $110,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $937 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Lowell enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 7.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,214 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,032 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,090 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,821 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 416 |
| County GDP | $1,092M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 55 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,385 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.15% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $110,700 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $937 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.2% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,385 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.15% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,090/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 831 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 981/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0513°N, 94.7027°W |
| County FIPS | 20021 |
Winner: Republican by 52.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.5% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 981/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.6% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 55 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |