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Lowell, KS
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Kansas.
Population
278
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
884
ZIP codes
0
Lowell and its ZIP codes
Lowell at a glance
- Lowell is about 25 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Lowell, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Lowell.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,831
5,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,679
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $7,789 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lowell, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
767
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lowell, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Lowell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RivertonCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Baxter SpringsCity | 2.7 mi | 3.1 |
| GalenaCity | 4.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Loma Linda, MOTown | 7.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Quapaw, OKTown | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| CrestlineCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Grand Falls Plaza, MOTown | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Peoria, OKTown | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Shoal Creek Drive, MOVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Redings Mill, MOVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Cliff Village, MOVillage | 11 mi | 0 |
| Joplin, MOCity | 11 mi | 38.1 |
| Dennis Acres, MOVillage | 11 mi | 0 |
| Leawood, MOVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| ColumbusCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Carl Junction, MOCity | 12 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lowell, KS in?
- Lowell is in Cherokee County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Lowell, KS?
- About 278 people live in Lowell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lowell?
- Nearby places include Riverton (1.5 mi), Baxter Springs (2.7 mi), Galena (4.1 mi), Loma Linda, MO (7.8 mi), Quapaw, OK (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023