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Lowell, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dodge County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
263 Population 266/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $36,930 per capita
$161,900 Home Value $306,428 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
37 Violent Crime/100K 1,521 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,900 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lowell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density266/sq mi
Coordinates43.3336°N, 88.8137°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportDane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 43.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.21 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.4 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

573 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 705 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 44 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 53 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 51 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 46 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 68 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 38 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 71 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 68 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 39 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 46 km 0
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 100 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 26 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 27 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 28 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 25 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 76 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 30 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 25 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 41 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in

Lowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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