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Lowell, Arkansas

Introduction to Lowell, Arkansas

Lowell, Arkansas, in Benton county, is 13 miles N of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 104 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma.The city is in the Fayetteville - Springdale - Rogers area. There are 5,013 residents in Lowell.

Lowell History

Bloomington is an old town and was located on Old Wire Road. In 1881, the railroad came about a mile west of the area. The residents of Bloomington began contemplating a move close to the railroad. A tornado in Bloomington helped them make the decision, and the settlement shifted near the tracks. This community was named Lowell.

Lowell and nearby Attractions

  • Lowell Historical Museum
  • Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
  • Pea Ridge National Military Park
  • Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Things To Do In Lowell

The Arkansas Air museum, Bella Vista Historical Museum, and Rogers Historical Museum can be visited while in the city. The Bentonville Public Library, Rogers Public Library, and Pleasant Grove Church are also worth visiting. There are several parks where one can enjoy a day out. In addition, the City of Lowell organizes several recreational events and special programs throughout the year.

Lowell Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.

Lowell Higher Education

North West Arkansas Community College, University of Arkansas-Main Campus, Northeastern State University, and Missouri Southern State College are local institutes of higher education.

High Points

Lowell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyLowell Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyLowell Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyLowell People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyLowell Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLowell College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lowell Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Lowell, AR

Comparing Lowell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men610
Well-Paid Single Women510
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better710
People Above Poverty710
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home47
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Affordability of Rents51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime44
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