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Lockhart, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
297 Population 272/sq mi density
$36,964 Median Income $33,881 per capita
$72,700 Home Value $140,563 Zillow
$652 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
748 Violent Crime/100K 5,047 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$36,964 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,700 home value, $652/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lockhart, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,964
51% below
$33,881 per capita
Home Value
$72,700
74% below
Zillow: $140,563
Median Rent
$652/mo
44% below
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
748/100K
97% above
5,047/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
82% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
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)

Income
49%
Home Value
26%
Rent
56%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
197%
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.