Lockbourne, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Lockbourne is a small town in Ohio with a population of 185. Residents earn $60,833 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
185 Population 234/sq mi density
$60,833 Median Income $25,085 per capita
$172,500 Home Value $303,922 Zillow
$1,179 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,833 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,500 home value, $1,179/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,833
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $172,500
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.6%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,179
1% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

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

People

Population185
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,833
Per Capita$25,085
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$6,849M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,500
Rent$1,179
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$303,922
Housing Units94
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Uninsured9.7%
Smoking20.0%
Depression30.7%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation688 ft (210 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+69.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband74.0%
Libraries9

Is Lockbourne a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lockbourne receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Lockbourne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lockbourne is $60,833, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lockbourne is $172,500, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,179 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lockbourne experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Lockbourne has a population of 185 with a density of 234 people per square mile. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

185
Total Population
234
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Lockbourne vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Lockbourne vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lockbourne is $60,833, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Lockbourne vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,833
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,085
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
IRS Avg AGI$76,898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,510
County GDP$6,849M

Business (County)

Restaurants273
Healthcare403
Retail349
Manufacturing103

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,215
49% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Lockbourne is $172,500, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,179 (1% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $303,922.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$172,500
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$303,922

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,179
1% above US avg
Rent Burden37.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.3%
Housing Units94
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,215
49% above US avg
Effective Rate3.02%
In Lockbourne, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.7% of residents lack health insurance. 20.0% are current smokers. 30.7% report depression. 28.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lockbourne vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma11.7%
COPD8.9%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.0%
43% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity28.2%
Depression30.7%
Mental Distress21.4%
Physical Distress15.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.8%
Uninsured9.7%
13% above US avg
Checkup Rate77.5%
Dental Visits63.5%
Premature Death8,090/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access84.2%
Healthcare Facilities403
Lockbourne has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation688 ft (210 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates39.8089°N, 82.9873°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39045
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.1-point margin. 74.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.6%
D 37.5%

Winner: Republican by 24.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.6%
86% below US avg
High School+69.2%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
School Test Score5.90
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density234/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities403
Restaurants273
Retail Stores349

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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