The Town FilesLowell, Arkansas
City in Benton County · population 9,839 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $284,200
- Household income
- $95,527
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 32.3
Lowell is a city of 9,839 people in Benton County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $284,200, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Arkansas towns, better for young professionals than 93% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 92% of Arkansas towns.
How Lowell ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lowell is worth $284,200, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $95,527, which is more affordable than 37% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,136 a month. 70.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lowell | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,200 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,136 | $792 |
| Median household income | $95,527 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 70.2% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lowell
| People | Lowell | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.6% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 20.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 84.4% |
Weather in Lowell
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 24.2°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.5 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lowell since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 30, 2022 about 5.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 76 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 157 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on May 4, 2020.
Severe weather in Benton County since 1996
Benton County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4788: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Benton County
Benton County had 144,544 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $81,978 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Lowell itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Lowell
2 public schools with 944 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELZA R. TUCKER ELEM. SCHOOL | K-5 | 507 | 9.8 |
| LOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 437 | 13.2 |
Towns near Lowell
- Cave Springs, AR4.1 mi · 5,495 people · home $460,300
- Rogers, AR4.3 mi · 69,908 people · home $308,200
- Springdale, AR4.5 mi · 84,161 people · home $261,800
- Tontitown, AR7.9 mi · 4,301 people · home $430,500
- Bentonville, AR8.0 mi · 54,164 people · home $428,500
- Johnson, AR8.5 mi · 3,609 people · home $312,900
- Little Flock, AR8.9 mi · 3,055 people · home $467,600
- Centerton, AR10.6 mi · 17,792 people · home $338,500
Lowell questions
Is Lowell, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lowell scores better for retirees than 49% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 13%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Lowell?
The median owner-occupied home in Lowell is valued at $284,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,527, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,136 a month.
What is the weather like in Lowell?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9.5 inches of snow.
Does Lowell get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lowell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 30, 2022. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)