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Lock Springs, MO

Missouri

Lock Springs is a small town in Missouri with a population of 64. Residents earn $106,667 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
64 Population 533/sq mi density
$106,667 Median Income $44,142 per capita
$154,200 Home Value
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,200 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,667
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $154,200
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

How Lock Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population64
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 80%
Veterans40.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,667
Per Capita$44,142
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units23
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation725 ft (221 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute35 min
Broadband18.0%

Is Lock Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lock Springs receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Lock Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lock Springs is $106,667, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Lock Springs among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lock Springs is $154,200, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Lock Springs has a population of 64 with a density of 533 people per square mile. The median age is 31.5 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.7%).

Population

64
Total Population
533
People / sq mi
31.5yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.9%
Female 39.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lock Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lock Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lock Springs is $106,667, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Lock Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,667
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,142

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.4 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home40.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lock Springs is $154,200, 45% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$154,200
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%
Housing Units23
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density533/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.4 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home40.0%

Nearby Cities

Gallatin, MO 1,722 pop · 10.8 mi Chillicothe, MO 9,129 pop · 12.5 mi Hamilton, MO 1,909 pop · 13.8 mi Trenton, MO 5,542 pop · 18.0 mi Cameron, MO 8,721 pop · 25.7 mi Maysville, MO 1,106 pop · 31.1 mi Bethany, MO 3,164 pop · 31.9 mi Linn, MO 1,302 pop · 35.4 mi Lathrop, MO 2,646 pop · 35.9 mi Lawson, MO 2,742 pop · 36.3 mi Carrollton, MO 3,335 pop · 37.1 mi Brookfield, MO 4,128 pop · 37.6 mi Princeton, MO 1,434 pop · 39.5 mi Albany, MO 1,855 pop · 40.3 mi
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