LowellWI
A town of 296, settled in 1848.
Is Lowell a good place to live?
Lowell’s average trip to work is 35 minutes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 5 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Lowell. Lowell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
296 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lowell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lowell, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lowell.
Lowell has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Lowell for work: only 0% work in town. Lowell’s median household income is $67,000, against $87,000 in Wisconsin’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Madison (19%), Reeseville (6%) and Columbus (4%).
| Lowell | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Lowell faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Lowell, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Lowell has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 11° and about 37 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Lowell is
Lowell beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 42% of Lowell adults have obesity.
| Lowell | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 32% | 36% |
| What stands out | Lowell | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults screened for colon cancer | 64.8% | 69.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Lowell | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $688 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 74% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fireman's Park | 0.1 mi | 11 |
| 2. Lowell Community Memorial VFW | — | 4 |
| 3. Lowell Fishing Whole | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Lowell
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Lowell
About 1 of every 100 Lowell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Lowell for work
Where Lowell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lowell
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Lowell is a village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Beaver Dam River. The population was 309 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Lowell.
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- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 830 ft
- ZIP code
- 53557
Questions about Lowell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lowell, WI a good place to live?
Lowell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.