Lowry
Town in Walworth County, South Dakota
Lowry is a town in Walworth County, South Dakota, with 10 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,864 ft (568 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Akaska, 6.9 miles W.
- 10residents (2020 Census)
- 1,864 ftelevation · 568 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 40 / sq mipopulation density
- 57420ZIP code
About Lowry
Lowry is a town in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 10 at the 2020 census. The town is home to Lowry Pilgrim Community Church, Swan Creek Harness Shop, J & C Repair, Karst Service (closed in August 2015) and a fire station. Lowry also has an abandoned school, and a post office, which closed to service in the early 1970s.
Lowry was founded in 1907 as a station stop on a branch line of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway built that year between Conde and LeBeau, South Dakota. The town was named in honor of a railroad employee. Railway service to Lowry ended in 1940.
In the 2024 census estimates, Lowry ties with Verdon and Butler as the second least populous municipality in South Dakota with 6 people.
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Lowry had 10 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10 |
|---|---|
| Density | 40 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lowry at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Walworth County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 10 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.25 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3156° N, 99.9812° W |
| ZIP code | 57420 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4639260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lowry
- Akaska6.9 mi W
- Hoven11.1 mi SE
- Selby13.4 mi N
- Java13.8 mi N
- Bowdle18.3 mi NE
- Tolstoy19.3 mi E
- Lebanon20.0 mi SE
- Glenham20.6 mi NW
- Gettysburg21.4 mi S
- Swift Bird25.3 mi SW
- Onaka26.6 mi E
- Mobridge27.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lowry
What county is Lowry in?
Lowry is in Walworth County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Lowry, SD?
10 people lived in Lowry at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lowry, SD?
The ZIP code of Lowry is 57420.
What is the elevation of Lowry?
1,864 feet (568 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lowry?
Akaska (6.9 mi), Hoven (11.1 mi), Selby (13.4 mi), Java (13.8 mi), Bowdle (18.3 mi).
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