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Lowell

A township of 6,338 people in Kent County, Michigan
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About Lowell

City in Michigan, United States
1831Established
4,142Population
3.1 sq miArea
636 ftElevation

Lowell is a city in Kent County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,142 at the 2020 census. Lowell is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is about 15 miles (24.1 km) east of the city of Grand Rapids. The city is mostly surrounded by Lowell Township to the south, but the two are administered autonomously. Lowell is situated just north of where the Flat River meets the Grand River. The city's downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Downtown Lowell Historic District.

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ZIP code49331
Area code616
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Housing in Lowell

$409K▲ 5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Lowell home is worth about $409,000, up 5% in a year, 54% above the Michigan typical home.

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Health in Lowell

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

15better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy Health Saint Mary'sGrand Rapids · 15.3 mi · ER
Southside Health Center Suite 200Grand Rapids · 13.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49331, 49302, 49301 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lowell →

Natural hazards in Lowell

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Nearest: Alto Branch LibraryAlto · 2.9 miles · 37 hrs a week

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