What are the schools like in Lowell, IN?

Lowell is served primarily by Tri-Creek School Corporation. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.7:1.

What is the median household income in Lowell?

The median household income in Lowell, IN is $77,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Lowell, IN?

Lowell has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Lowell, IN affordable or expensive?

Lowell's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lowell is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $206,900 and the median rent is $1,265 per month.

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

Lowell has a violent crime rate of 26.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 201.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lowell, IN a Good Place to Live?

Lowell is a small city of 10,723 in Indiana, with a median household income of $77,375 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Lowell stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 102.6

Lowell's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lowell costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lowell, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$206,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,265	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lowell's violent crime rate is 26.3 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

26.3 /100k

Property Crime

201.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lowell is served primarily by Tri-Creek School Corporation. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lowell, IN	National Avg
School District	Tri-Creek School Corporation	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lowell sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation and 29.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lowell, IN
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.9"
Annual Snowfall	29.7"

Demographics

Metric	Lowell, IN	National Avg
Population	10,723	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Dalecarlia, IN 3 mi Cedar Lake, IN 6 mi Schneider, IN 7 mi Shelby, IN 8 mi Sumava Resorts, IN 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Lowell

Lowell, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46356

Lowell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lowell, IN affordable or expensive?

Lowell's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lowell roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $206,900 and median rent is $1,265/month.

What is the crime rate in Lowell, IN?

Lowell's violent crime rate is 26.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 201.4 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 Tri-Creek School Corporation. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1. 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lowell, IN a good place to live?

Lowell, IN has a population of 10,723, a median household income of $77,375, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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 31.5°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches with about 29.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lowell?

Lowell, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46356.

What is the population of Lowell?

The population of Lowell, Indiana is 10,723 with a median age of 37.1. 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 103 (100 = US average), median home $206,900, median household income $77,375, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.