Lowell, Oregon
Lowell is a city of 1,228 people in Lane County, Oregon, founded in 1954.
Why visit Lowell
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lowell Bridge, Parvin Bridge, Lowell Grange and Unity Bridge.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Lowell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lowell
Lowell is a city in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2020 census, Lowell had a population of 1,196. The city is on the north shore of Dexter Reservoir on the Middle Fork Willamette River. The most used route to Lowell is along Lowell Bridge, a covered bridge that crosses the reservoir from Oregon Route 58.
From the Wikipedia article Lowell, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Lowell Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Covered bridge in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Parvin Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks3
Lowell Grange
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
School building in Oregon, United States of America
Unity Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Covered bridge in Oregon, U.S
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
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Restaurants and cafes2
Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop
113 East Main Street, Lowell
Sep-Jun Mo-Fr 06:30-16:00; Sa-Su 07:30-15:00
History
A post office called Lowell has been in operation since 1883. The city was named after Lowell, Maine. The city was founded by Oregon pioneer Amos Damon Hyland of Illinois.
From the History section of Lowell, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Lowell
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 6.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 38°F | 4.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 40°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 65°F | 47°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 51°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 55°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 54°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 42°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 37°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lookout Pt Dam (1 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
Lane County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-27: Cedar Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-09-10: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-08: Holiday Farm Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Eugene Airport (EUG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Springfield 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Cottage Grove 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Eugene 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Coburg 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Santa Clara 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Drain 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Sweet Home 34 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Lebanon 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Corvallis 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Albany 51 mi north, 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
- 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 Grange (Lowell, Oregon), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oakridge Oregon Lowell Salt Creek Falls Covered Bridge Reservoir, Derald Grimwood, CC0
- University of Oregon Rowing Practice (Lowell, Oregon), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lowell Covered Bridge, Oregon (50687528156), Bonnie Moreland from Oregon, United States, Public domain
- The Lowell Covered Bridge spans Dexter Lake near Lowell, Oregon, U.S.A. (2024), Stch2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parvin Covered Bridge (Dexter, Oregon) 1921, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lowell Covered Bridge - Lowell Oregon, Martin Bravenboer, CC BY 2.0
- Unity Bridge, Big Fall Creek, Jsayre64, Public domain
- Cannon Bridge, Chris Phan from Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, CC BY-SA 2.0
- University of Oregon Rowing Practice (Dexter Lake, Oregon), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OR 58 Culvert repairs and replacements (52808367514), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- OR 58 Culvert repairs and replacements (52808367284), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- OR 58 Culvert repairs and replacements (52808572005), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- OR 58 Culvert repairs and replacements (52808164486), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- Rising fog on water, Oregon (54135167671), Bonnie Moreland from Oregon, United States, Public domain
- University of Oregon - boathouse sign1, Roworegon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chipper shredder ready to go (40345510593), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- Snow, sawdust and branches (33434799868), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- Explaining the process (32368605877), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- Working together (46395524845), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- Moving to the next spot (46395525305), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- Judging the cut (46395525065), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- Lookout Point Lake, Phunkey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dexter Lake Cafe Table, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eugene-Springfield, OR, OR, USA - panoramio (9), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eugene-Springfield, OR, OR, USA - panoramio (8), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eugene-Springfield, OR, OR, USA - panoramio (7), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eugene-Springfield, OR, OR, USA - panoramio (10), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eugene-Springfield, OR, OR, USA - panoramio (13), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eugene-Springfield, OR, OR, USA - panoramio (11), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
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