What are the schools like in Lowell, AR?

Lowell is served primarily by ROGERS SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Lowell?

The median household income in Lowell, AR is $83,827 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Lowell, AR?

Lowell has an average high temperature of 46.2°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.5 inches.

Lowell, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lowell, AR affordable or expensive?

Lowell's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lowell is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $224,700 and the median rent is $995 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lowell, AR?

Lowell has a violent crime rate of 257.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 639.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lowell, AR a Good Place to Live?

Lowell is a small city of 10,005 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $83,827 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Lowell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lowell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lowell city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.0

Lowell's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lowell costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lowell, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$224,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$995	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,827	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lowell's violent crime rate is 257.6 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

257.6 /100k

Property Crime

639.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lowell is served primarily by ROGERS SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lowell, AR	National Avg
School District	ROGERS SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lowell sees average highs of 46.2°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 53.0 inches of annual precipitation and 9.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lowell, AR
Average High — January	46.2°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	53.0"
Annual Snowfall	9.5"

Demographics

Metric	Lowell, AR	National Avg
Population	10,005	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	27.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cave Springs, AR 4 mi Rogers, AR 4 mi Springdale, AR 4 mi Elm Springs, AR 6 mi Prairie Creek, AR 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Lowell

Lowell, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72745

Lowell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lowell, AR affordable or expensive?

Lowell's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lowell roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $224,700 and median rent is $995/month.

What is the crime rate in Lowell, AR?

Lowell's violent crime rate is 257.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 639.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lowell?

Public schools in Lowell are operated by ROGERS SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lowell, AR a good place to live?

Lowell, AR has a population of 10,005, a median household income of $83,827, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lowell?

Lowell averages 46.2°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.0 inches with about 9.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lowell?

Lowell, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72745.

What is the population of Lowell?

The population of Lowell, Arkansas is 10,005 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lowell?

Key numbers for living in Lowell: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $224,700, median household income $83,827, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lowell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.