Lowell, Indiana facts for kids
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Lowell, Indiana
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Commercial Avenue in downtown Lowell
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| Motto(s):
"Proud Past Bright Future"
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Location of Lowell in Lake County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake |
| Township | West Creek, Cedar Creek |
| Settled | 1834 |
| Incorporated | 1852 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town |
| • Body | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.58 sq mi (17.04 km2) |
| • Land | 6.50 sq mi (16.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,680 |
| • Density | 1,643.84/sq mi (634.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46356
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-45144 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396726 |
| Website | http://www.lowell.net/ |
Lowell (pronounced LOH-uhl) is a town located in Lake County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of both West Creek and Cedar Creek townships. In 2020, about 10,680 people lived in Lowell.
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History of Lowell
Lowell was officially planned out in 1853. It was named after a city in Massachusetts called Lowell, Massachusetts.
Historic Buildings in Lowell
Several important buildings in Lowell are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the James Brannon House, the Melvin A. Halsted House, and the Charles E. Nichols House. The Lowell Commercial Historic District and the J. Claude Rumsey House are also recognized for their historical value.
Geography and Landscape
Lowell covers an area of about 5.27 square miles (13.65 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Water Supply Challenges
Lowell is located about five miles (8 kilometers) away from the Great Lakes Basin. Because of this, the town once tried to get permission to bring water from the Great Lakes. They wanted to replace their city water, which came from deep wells and had high levels of fluoride. However, moving water out of the Great Lakes requires approval from the Great Lakes Commission. This group includes representatives from all the U.S. states and Canadian provinces that share the lakes. Lowell's request was turned down in 1991.
Natural Landforms
Lowell sits on a natural landform called the Valparaiso Moraine. This is a ridge of hills formed by glaciers long ago. It is also very close to the Kankakee Outwash Plain, which is a flat area created by water flowing from melting glaciers. The town is also near the St. Lawrence Seaway Divide, which is a high point where water flows in different directions.
Lowell's Climate
Lowell has a Humid continental climate. This means it experiences four clear seasons: a warm summer, a cold winter, and mild spring and autumn seasons.
| Climate data for Lowell, Indiana (1991–2020 normals, 1963–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
73 (23) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
96 (36) |
104 (40) |
101 (38) |
104 (40) |
98 (37) |
92 (33) |
79 (26) |
70 (21) |
104 (40) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 53.9 (12.2) |
56.8 (13.8) |
70.9 (21.6) |
80.6 (27.0) |
88.6 (31.4) |
93.2 (34.0) |
92.9 (33.8) |
91.8 (33.2) |
90.3 (32.4) |
83.4 (28.6) |
68.6 (20.3) |
57.3 (14.1) |
95.2 (35.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.5 (−0.3) |
35.8 (2.1) |
47.4 (8.6) |
60.3 (15.7) |
71.3 (21.8) |
80.7 (27.1) |
83.5 (28.6) |
81.8 (27.7) |
76.8 (24.9) |
63.6 (17.6) |
49.1 (9.5) |
36.9 (2.7) |
59.9 (15.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.2 (−4.9) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
37.3 (2.9) |
49.0 (9.4) |
60.1 (15.6) |
69.9 (21.1) |
73.0 (22.8) |
71.1 (21.7) |
64.7 (18.2) |
52.4 (11.3) |
39.6 (4.2) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
49.7 (9.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 15.0 (−9.4) |
17.7 (−7.9) |
27.3 (−2.6) |
37.7 (3.2) |
48.9 (9.4) |
59.1 (15.1) |
62.5 (16.9) |
60.4 (15.8) |
52.5 (11.4) |
41.0 (5.0) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
39.4 (4.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −7.6 (−22.0) |
−3.2 (−19.6) |
9.7 (−12.4) |
23.3 (−4.8) |
34.0 (1.1) |
44.3 (6.8) |
51.0 (10.6) |
50.0 (10.0) |
38.2 (3.4) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
15.4 (−9.2) |
1.1 (−17.2) |
−12.2 (−24.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −28 (−33) |
−23 (−31) |
−9 (−23) |
7 (−14) |
24 (−4) |
33 (1) |
41 (5) |
38 (3) |
28 (−2) |
18 (−8) |
−2 (−19) |
−29 (−34) |
−29 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.33 (59) |
1.91 (49) |
2.34 (59) |
3.68 (93) |
4.24 (108) |
5.11 (130) |
4.31 (109) |
4.27 (108) |
3.27 (83) |
3.56 (90) |
2.62 (67) |
2.24 (57) |
39.88 (1,013) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 9.7 (25) |
9.3 (24) |
3.4 (8.6) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.9 (2.3) |
5.9 (15) |
29.7 (75) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 11.2 | 9.8 | 10.7 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 11.8 | 10.4 | 10.0 | 9.1 | 11.1 | 10.5 | 11.6 | 131.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 5.8 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 4.5 | 18.3 |
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People of Lowell
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 458 | — | |
| 1890 | 761 | 66.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,275 | 67.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,235 | −3.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,197 | −3.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,274 | 6.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,448 | 13.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,621 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,270 | 40.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,839 | 69.1% | |
| 1980 | 5,827 | 51.8% | |
| 1990 | 6,430 | 10.3% | |
| 2000 | 7,505 | 16.7% | |
| 2010 | 9,276 | 23.6% | |
| 2020 | 10,680 | 15.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Lowell's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Lowell had 9,276 people living there. There were 3,392 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 2,500 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Lowell were White (95.9%). A smaller number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 6.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (39.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.71 people, and the average family had about 3.16 people. The average age in Lowell was 35.7 years old.
Schools in Lowell
Lowell has several schools for students of all ages:
- Lowell Senior High School
- Lowell Middle School
- Lake Prairie Elementary School
- Oak Hill Elementary School
- Three Creeks Elementary School
- Lowell Christian Academy
- St.Edwards Catholic School (Pre-School Only)
Fun Events in Lowell
Lowell is known for some exciting events throughout the year:
- Labor Day Parade: Lowell hosts the oldest Labor Day parade in all of Indiana. This is a big celebration that happens every year.
- Buckley Homestead Events: Buckley Homestead, located east of Lowell, holds many special events. One popular event is a World War II reenactment, where people dress up and show how battles were fought using real-looking weapons and even tanks!
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: In September, Lowell also hosts an event based on the famous story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
Famous People from Lowell
Lowell has been home to several notable individuals:
- Mary Emma Allison: A kind person who worked as a humanitarian and librarian.
- Steve Carter: He served as the 41st Indiana Attorney General, a top legal official for the state.
- Corbett Davis: A talented quarterback who was a top pick in the NFL draft in 1938 for the Cleveland Rams.
- Amy Ruley: A respected coach who is a member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Jo Anne Worley: A well-known actress and comedian.
See also
In Spanish: Lowell (Indiana) para niños
