Minnesota
Lowry is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 337. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lowry receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lowry offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lowry is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lowry is $141,800, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lowry has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches, including 44.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,250 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,452 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,084 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,497 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 381 |
| County GDP | $750M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.94% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $141,800 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $305,764 |
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.94% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,689/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.0 inches |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,369 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7049°N, 95.5191°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27121 |
Winner: Republican by 31.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.8% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.9% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |