At a Glance
Median Income
$36,964
$33,881 per capita
Home Value
$72,700
Zillow: $140,563
Median Rent
$652/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
748/100K
5,047/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Lockhart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lockhart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lockhart a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lockhart residents earn a median household income of $36,964 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,881. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lockhart is $72,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,563. Median rent is $652/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Lockhart reports 748 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,047/100K.
Education
6.2% of adults in Lockhart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lockhart has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population297
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density272/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,964
Per Capita$33,881
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,700
Rent$652
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$140,563
Housing Units234
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent748/100K
Property5,047/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation308 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute21 min
Broadband58.5%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Lockhart was founded in 1900.
The median home in Lockhart was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.