What are the schools like in Lowell, IA?

School district data for Lowell is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lowell?

The median household income in Lowell, IA is $79,444 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Lowell, IA?

Lowell has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.8 inches.

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

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

Lowell has a violent crime rate of 145.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 661.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lowell, IA a Good Place to Live?

Lowell is a small town of 103 in Iowa, with a median household income of $79,444 .

Strengths: Lowell stands out for below-average home prices.

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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lowell metro area.

Metric	Lowell, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,444	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lowell's violent crime rate is 145.3 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

145.3 /100k

Property Crime

661.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lowell, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lowell sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 24.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lowell, IA
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	24.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lowell, IA	National Avg
Population	103	—
Median Age	52.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	23.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Paul, IA 6 mi New London, IA 6 mi Danville, IA 7 mi West Point, IA 8 mi Denmark, IA 9 mi

Lowell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lowell, IA affordable or expensive?

Lowell has a median home value of $93,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $79,444.

What is the crime rate in Lowell, IA?

Lowell's violent crime rate is 145.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 661.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lowell?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lowell, IA a good place to live?

Lowell, IA has a population of 103, a median household income of $79,444, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 31.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 24.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lowell?

The population of Lowell, Iowa is 103 with a median age of 52.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lowell?

Key numbers for living in Lowell: median home $93,900, median household income $79,444, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.