Lowes, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Carlisle County County

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

126 Population 183/sq mi density

59°F Avg Temperature

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lowes, KY

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

0.0%

100% below

65.3% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

77.3% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

34.5%

7% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

How Lowes Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lowes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty

623%

Bachelor's

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lowes a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.6 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Lowes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 65.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lowes has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population126

Median Age67.0 yrs

Density183/mi²

Male / Female35% / 65%

Foreign Born4.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty77.3%

County GDP$265M

Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$158,011

Housing Units110

Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity34.5%

Premature Death12,948/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Rain53.0 in/yr

Elevation460 ft

Education

B+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+65.3%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed119 Mbps

EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lowes was built in 1968.

The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (12 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

67.5% of the population has a disability.

Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.

91 declared natural disasters on record.