- Located on US 51 near the Perry County line
- Latitude: 37°56'23" N (+37.9397)
- Longitude: 89°14'16" W (-89.2378)
- Elevation: 400 feet above sea level
- Public Land Survey: T. 7 S., R. 1 W., Sec. 5-6
- Civil township: Elk
- Land area: 0.37 square miles (237.6 acres)
As the crow flies, Dowell is...
| Year | Population | Percent change |
|---|
| 1990 | 465 | -- |
| 2000 | 441 | -5.2% |