Lockett, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wilbarger County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
268 Population 89/sq mi density
$65,400 Home Value $100,055 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lockett, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$65,400
77% below
Zillow: $100,055
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
59.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
37.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Lockett Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lockett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
23%
Poverty
302%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lockett a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lockett is $65,400 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,055. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

7.2% of adults in Lockett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 59.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lockett has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population268
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans16.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,338
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$1,005M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

Home Value$65,400
Rent
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$100,055
Housing Units64
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,359/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation1,291 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+59.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute29 min
Broadband38.9%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lockett was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.