Lowell, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Lane County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,221
Population
1,403/sq mi density
$90,078
Median Income
$42,445 per capita
$339,800
Home Value
$449,149 Zillow
$1,086
Median Rent
44.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$90,078 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$339,800 home value, $1,086/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lowell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 749 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9201°N, 122.7818°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 16 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0403 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Three Sisters (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 85 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 85 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 85 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 87 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 88 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 115 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 122 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 127 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Lowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.5").