About Lowell
Set in the southeastern part of Ohio, Lowell is a tiny community with an estimated population of 548.
Officially, Lowell is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,383 residents per square mile.
📰 Lowell News Today
- News 15 Jul 2026 washingtoncountysheriff.org · Jul 15
- Obituary: Bohl, Tina Lee WTAP · May 23
- UMass Lowell soccer player killed in Ohio car crash Boston.com · Jul 7
- James Allen Boyce Obituary (2026) - Lowell, OH - McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home - Marietta Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- Obituary for Lowell (Mo) E. Mosier Heyl Funeral Home · Mar 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lowell Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Lowell — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.23 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Lowell
- Lowell Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)548
Rank in state#643 of 923
Land area0.23 sq mi
Density2,383/sq mi
Coordinates39.5294, -81.5076