The Town FilesLowell, Ohio
Village in Washington County · population 565 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,800
- Household income
- $46,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 36.9
Lowell is a village of 565 people in Washington County, Ohio. The median home is worth $131,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 79% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Lowell ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lowell is worth $131,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $46,313, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $826 a month. 75.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lowell | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $826 | $914 |
| Median household income | $46,313 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 75.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in Lowell
| People | Lowell | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Lowell
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 20.9°F. About 44.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lowell since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 21, 2026 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on February 27, 2023.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 25,263 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,165 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Lowell itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Lowell
1 public school with 95 students, about 19.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Elementary School | K-5 | 95 | 19.0 |
Towns near Lowell
- Devola, OH4.2 mi · 2,639 people · home $235,800
- Beverly, OH7.0 mi · 1,233 people · home $165,900
- Marietta, OH8.0 mi · 13,385 people · home $161,800
- Williamstown, WV9.5 mi · 2,997 people · home $182,500
- Boaz, WV11.1 mi · 1,321 people · home $244,500
- Reno, OH12.4 mi · 1,129 people · home $213,800
- Vienna, WV14.3 mi · 10,652 people · home $154,300
- North Hills, WV14.8 mi · 834 people · home $258,900
Lowell questions
Is Lowell, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lowell scores better for retirees than 56% of Ohio towns and quieter than 79%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Lowell?
The median owner-occupied home in Lowell is valued at $131,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,313, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $826 a month.
What is the weather like in Lowell?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.5 inches of precipitation a year and 15.7 inches of snow.
Does Lowell get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lowell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 21, 2026. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)