Overview

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.

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.

Demographics

People

Total Population8,926
Male Share of the Population50.6%
Female Share of the Population49.4%
Senior Citizens7%
Employed Population 16+4,910
Age of the Population32

Families

% of people married62.6%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher27%
Median Earnings25+$37,426
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$31,566
Median Earnings With High School Degree$35,613

Wealth

Median Family Income$70,492
% Above Poverty Level95%
% Below Poverty Level5%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time17 minutes
% Working from Home2.2%
% Walking and Biking to Work0.3%
% Using Public Transportation%

Housing

People Living Alone18%
Median Gross Rent$880
Median House Value$147,200

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)36.5%
Irish9.6%
German7%
English2.5%
French Except Basque1.3%
Scottish1.2%
West Indian1%
Italian1%
Dutch0.9%
Haitian0.7%
Polish0.7%
Russian0.7%
Danishn0.6%
Arab0.5%
Welsh0.4%
Portuguese0.3%
Trinidad Tobago0.3%
Austrian0.3%
Lebanese0.2%
Jordanian0.2%
Greek0.2%
Norwegian0.2%
Ukrainian0.1%
Iranian0.1%
Iraqi0.1%
Belgian0.1%
Czech0.1%
Swedish0.1%
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Lowell Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyBenton County
Standard Zip Codes72745
Phone Area Codes479
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude36.26
Approximate Longitude-94.13

Lowell Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationBENTONVILLE 4 S
Distance6.4 miles
Jan Temp22 to 44 F
Apr Temp43 to 68 F
Jul Temp66 to 89 F
Oct Temp45 to 71 F
Annual Precip46.9 inches
StationGRAVETTE
Distance21.6 miles
Jan Temp24 to 46 F
Apr Temp46 to 72 F
Jul Temp66 to 93 F
Oct Temp47 to 73 F
Annual Precip47.1 inches
StationANDERSON
Distance32.1 miles
Jan Temp22 to 44 F
Apr Temp44 to 70 F
Jul Temp66 to 88 F
Oct Temp45 to 70 F
Annual Precip43.6 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Bethel Heights2,597$57,656
Cave Springs3,881$118,500
Elm Springs2,268$102,813
Rogers64,947$66,128
Springdale78,690$53,661
Tontitown3,329$81,490

Lowell Public Schools

Elza R. Tucker Elem. School
121 School Ave
ZIP: 72745
Primary
Total Enrollment 607
Lowell Elementary School
202 Mcclure Rd
ZIP: 72745
Primary
Total Enrollment 468

Lowell Private Schools

Grace Lutheran School
415 N 6th Pl
ZIP: 72745
Elementary
Total Enrollment 36
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