Lowe’s story
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1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 17.
Population
17
residents
Small town
17 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lowe. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Lowe has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–40°
Spring41–64°
Summer64–87°
Fall43–66°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Lowe is
Lowe beats the Kansas average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
32 measures vs. Kansas
7 better21 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Lowe | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 8.1% |
Washington County Hospital
12.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →