At a Glance
Median Income
$37,188
$20,581 per capita
Home Value
$34,900
Zillow: $132,648
Median Rent
$744/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
18.7% smoking rate
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lockhart residents earn a median household income of $37,188 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,581. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lockhart is $34,900 , 88% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,648. Median rent is $744/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.5% of adults in Lockhart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lockhart has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population411
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,284/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,188
Per Capita$20,581
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$34,900
Rent$744
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$132,648
Housing Units229
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation511 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute34 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lockhart was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.