Lowman is a small town of 22 in Idaho, with a median household income of $82,813
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lowman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lowman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lowman 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: 93.4
Lowman's overall cost of living index is 93.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lowman costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lowman, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$228,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$82,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lowman's violent crime rate is 357.6 per 100,000 residents
— 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
357.6 /100k
Property Crime
370.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lowman is served primarily by GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lowman, ID
National Avg
School District
GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lowman sees average highs of 33.6°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 116.7 inches of snow per year.
Lowman's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lowman roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $228,100 and median rent is N/A/month.
Lowman's violent crime rate is 357.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 370.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lowman are operated by GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lowman, ID has a population of 22, a median household income of $82,813, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Lowman averages 33.6°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches
with about 116.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lowman, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83637.
The population of Lowman, Idaho is 22 with a median age of 64.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lowman: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $228,100, median household income $82,813, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lowman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
