Lowell, Arkansas
Lowell is a city of 10,849 people in Benton County, Arkansas, founded in 1881.
Why visit Lowell
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Beasley Homestead and Fitzgerald Station and Farmstead.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Lowell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lowell
Lowell is a city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. Located within the Ozarks, the first settlement was along Old Wire Road in the 1840s, and although destroyed during the Civil War, the community was reestablished by J. R. McClure and thrived when the St.
From the Wikipedia article Lowell, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks14
Beasley Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Bethel Heights, Arkansas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Benton County
Fitzgerald Station and Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Human settlement in Springdale, Arkansas, United States of America
House at 712 N. Mill Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
James House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
House in Bentonville, Arkansas
Lillard-Sprague House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Rogers, Arkansas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Benton County
McCleod House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Pinkston-Mays Store Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Lowell, United States of America
Rabbits Foot Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Springfield to Fayetteville Road-Cross Hollow Segment
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Road in Benton County, Arkansas
Green Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Shores Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Sky Zone
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
4699 Dixieland Road, Rogers
Mo-Th 09:00-10:00 open "KidJump" || Mo-Th 10:00-22:00 || Fr-Sa...
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes35
Texas Roudhouse
Restaurant · American, Barbecue, Grill · 2.3 mi
2922 South 26th Street, Rogers
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Wagon Wheel Country Cafe
Diner · American · 2.6 mi
4080 North Thompson Street, Springdale
Mo-Th 06:30-20:00; Fr 06:30-20:30; Sa 07:30-20:30
Old Chicago
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
1900 West Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
Acambaro Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
406 North Bloomington Street, Lowell
Su-Th 10:45-21:00; Fr, Sa 10:45-21:30
Dickey's Barbeque
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.5 mi
105 South Dixieland Street, Lowell
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 1.9 mi
2605 West Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers
23 more on the map.
History
Lowell was platted in 1881. A post office has been in operation at Lowell since 1881.
From the History section of Lowell, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship12
Mt. Hebron M.E. Church South and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare4
Walmart Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
2503 Pleasant Crossing Boulevard, Rogers
Map of Lowell
132 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 24°F | 2.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 27°F | 2.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 4.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 65°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 27°F | 3.3 in | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bentonville 4 S (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Benton County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Rogers 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Springdale 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Cave Springs 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Elm Springs 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Bentonville 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Centerton 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Fayetteville 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Bella Vista 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Siloam Springs 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Tahlequah 52 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lowell AR City Hall, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fitzgerald's Station 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mt. Hebron M.E. Church South and Cemetery, Front Gate, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pinkston-Mays Store Building, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James House, Bentonville, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LILLARD-SPRAGUE HOUSE, ROGERS, BENTON COUNTY, AR, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McCleod House, Front View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beasley Homestead, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Springfield to Fayetteville Road-Cross Hollow Segment, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rabbits Foot Lodge, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House at 712 N. Mill Street, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shores Warehouse, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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