Lowes, Kentucky

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Population in 2010: 98.
Males: 39  (40.3%)
Females: 59  (59.7%)
Median resident age:

67.1 years
Kentucky median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 42035, 42051, 42061, 42069.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,791
Lowes:

$51,791
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,380

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $149,609
Lowes:

$149,609
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $72,214; detached houses: $72,213
March 2022 cost of living index in Lowes: 80.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 79.9%

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  • Races in Lowes, KY (2022)
    • 13587.7%White alone
    • 149.1%Two or more races
    • 63.9%Asian alone
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Ancestries: American (89.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 468 feet

7 residents are foreign born (4.5% Asia).

This place:

4.5%
Kentucky:

4.1%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (81.7 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (122.5 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (347.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hickory Grove, KY (1.9 miles ),
Cunningham, KY (2.3 miles ),
Lovelaceville, KY (2.6 miles),
Fancy Farm, KY (2.9 miles ),
Massac, KY (3.4 miles ),
Blandville, KY (3.4 miles),
Symsonia, KY (3.5 miles ),
Lone Oak, KY (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 36.89 N, Longitude: 88.77 W

Area code: 270

Distribution of median household income in Lowes, KY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lowes, KY in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 70.9. This is about average.

City:

70.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2000 was 0.102. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.102
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 5.10. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.10
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.675. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.675
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.30. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.30
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Lowes-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.1 miles away from the Lowes place center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/6/2003, a category F4 tornado 30.1 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lowes-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 331% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 118.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 46.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 62.3 miles away from Lowes center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 118.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 93.7 miles away from Lowes center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 21.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Graves County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lowes:

  • FMC - DIALYSIS OF MAYFIELD (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; MAYFIELD, KY)
  • JACKSON PURCHASE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; MAYFIELD, KY)
  • MILLS HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MAYFIELD, KY)
  • MILLS MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MAYFIELD, KY)
  • HERITAGE MANOR HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MAYFIELD, KY)
  • GREEN ACRES HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MAYFIELD, KY)
  • FMC - DIALYSIS OF PADUCAH (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; PADUCAH, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lowes:

  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 14 miles; Paducah, KY; Full-time enrollment: 4,107)
  • Murray State University (about 32 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 39 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 52 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Bethel University (about 54 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)
  • John A Logan College (about 63 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 63 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)

Public elementary/middle school in Lowes:

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Graves County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.4%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.9%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Lowes:

Marital status in Lowes, KY
  • Never married: 6.6%
  • Now married: 52.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 41.2%

For population 25 years and over in Lowes:

  • High school or higher: 67.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Kentucky average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lowes, KY (based on Graves County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant22,54384
Mainline Protestant2,40318
Catholic2,1962
Black Protestant6786
Other3313
None8,970-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Graves County:

1.33 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Graves County:

4.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Graves County:

5.87 / 10,000 pop.
Kentucky:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Graves County:

11.0%
State:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Graves County:

32.1%
State:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Graves County:

17.3%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lowes:

  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKYX (570 AM; 1 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WYMC (1430 AM; 1 kW; MAYFIELD, KY; Owner: JDM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBL (1290 AM; 5 kW; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WMOK (920 AM; 1 kW; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lowes:

  • WKYQ (93.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDDJ (96.9 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKBG (102.1 FM; CLINTON, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WLLE (94.7 FM; MAYFIELD, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS KY, LLC)
  • WGKY (95.9 FM; WICKLIFFE, KY; Owner: WICKLIFE RENTAL PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WRIK-FM (98.3 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: SUN MEDIA, INC.)
  • WZZL (106.7 FM; REIDLAND, KY; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WGCF (89.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOC, INC.)
  • WKMS-FM (91.3 FM; MURRAY, KY; Owner: MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WFGE (103.7 FM; MURRAY, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WREZ (105.5 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WCCK (95.7 FM; CALVERT CITY, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND DBA FREELAND BROADCASTING)
  • WLIE-FM (94.3 FM; GOLCONDA, IL; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WCBL-FM (99.1 FM; BENTON, KY; Owner: JIM W. FREELAND)

TV broadcast stations around Lowes:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WKPD (Channel 29; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WKMU (Channel 21; MURRAY, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W54AE (Channel 54; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WQWQ-LP (Channel 9; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)

Lowes fatal accident list:

May 23, 2007 04:00 AM, Sr-440, Sr-339, Lat: 36.884419, Lon: -88.773067, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 18, 1977 04:36 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 28Number of bridges
  • 194ft / 58.7mTotal length
  • 9,896Total average daily traffic
  • 56Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Lowes, KY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 42010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lowes, KY

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Hwy 440 And Hwy 339 (Lat: 36.880611 Lon: -88.770056), Type: Pole, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPPS703,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.362 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/2005, Expiration Date: 02/14/2015, Cancellation Date: 04/18/2015, Certifier: Jeff Morris, Registrant: Atlas License Company, 1725a North Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219, Phone: (317) 351-4865, Fax: (317) 351-4870, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lowes, KY
  • 42.7%Utility gas
  • 29.1%Electricity
  • 28.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Lowes compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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