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Lowden, IA
City in Cedar County, Iowa.
Population
699
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
651
ZIP codes
0
Lowden and its ZIP codes
Lowden at a glance
- Lowden is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,118 a year, 25% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,800 (42% below Iowa) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Lowden, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lowden, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,118
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$119,800
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (372), Irish Americans (55), Polish Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cedar County. PPP loans are for Lowden.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,355
5,205 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,212
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $8,190 per person
How people get to work
Lowden, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lowden, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
589
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lowden, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Lowden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TorontoCity | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| WheatlandCity | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| ClarenceCity | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| Big RockCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| BennettCity | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Oxford JunctionCity | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| CalamusCity | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Lost NationCity | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| New LibertyCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| DixonCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| StanwoodCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| TiptonCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| Grand MoundCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| WyomingCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| OlinCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| MonmouthCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lowden, IA in?
- Lowden is in Cedar County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Lowden, IA?
- About 699 people live in Lowden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lowden?
- Nearby places include Toronto (4.5 mi), Wheatland (4.8 mi), Clarence (7 mi), Big Rock (8.1 mi), Bennett (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023