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Lowell.
About
Life in Lowell
Lowell is a community of 10,438 people in Arkansas. The median household income is $95,527, median rent runs about $1,136 per month, and median home values are around $284,200. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lowell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
15.6%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
+23.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lowell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lowell, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (56.6%), and 17.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.3%
of residents
65 and Older
12.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.5%
of households
Married Couples
60.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% above AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Lowell
In Lowell, rent runs 20% above the AR average, and home values are 51% above the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
25.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,642
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $353,068 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below AR average
Unemployment in Lowell
Unemployment in Benton County, which includes Lowell, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the AR average.
Unemployment rate
Lowell: Benton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Benton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lowell is about 4% of Benton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lowell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.4 min avg
How Lowell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lowell, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lowell runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
216.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
424.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lowell Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Benton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Benton County, which includes Lowell, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $947,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111.4M |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $242,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Hail | $150,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Hail | $515,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.6M |
| 2018 | 15 | Hail | $66,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Benton County, county-wide
Lowell is about 4% of Benton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, AR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 20 miles from Lowell) is typically good — 304 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
304
per year
Moderate Days
61
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Washington County, AR (20 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lowell has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.0"
Annual Snowfall
9.5"
Hot Days/Year
46
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
101
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
85
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 24°F | 2.70" |
| Feb | 51°F | 27°F | 2.66" |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 4.24" |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 4.78" |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 6.26" |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 5.49" |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 3.87" |
| Aug | 90°F | 65°F | 2.71" |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 4.05" |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 59°F | 36°F | 3.92" |
| Dec | 49°F | 27°F | 3.26" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lowell
Uninsured
9.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lowell's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Rogers
Northwest Medical Center-springdale
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Springdale
Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc.
Childrens · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Springdale
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lowell
Lowell's student/teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lowell (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 28,677 students · in-state tuition $10,496 · 68% graduate · median earnings $63,588 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 108 students · in-state tuition $17,300 · 29% graduate · median earnings $43,102 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pea Ridge National Military Park, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lowell
Lowell has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pea Ridge National Military Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
15 mi awayGeorge Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
52 mi awayFort Smith National Historic Site
National Historic Site
62 mi awayBuffalo National River
National River
71 mi awayWilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
71 mi awayCities Near Lowell
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lowell FAQ
Is Lowell, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Lowell's median rent is $1,136/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $95,527/year. Median home value is $284,200.
Is Lowell, Arkansas safe?⌄
Lowell's violent crime rate was 216 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 424 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lowell, Arkansas?⌄
Benton County, which includes Lowell, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lowell, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Lowell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,136/month and median household income is $95,527/year. The median home value is $284,200. About 26% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lowell, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Lowell is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from