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Lockington, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Shelby County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
169 Population 2,113/sq mi density
$55,750 Median Income $31,017 per capita
$156,800 Home Value $174,589 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
174 Violent Crime/100K 5,076 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,800 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lockington, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,750
26% below
$31,017 per capita
Home Value
$156,800
44% below
Zillow: $174,589
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
14.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
174/100K
54% below
5,076/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Lockington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
56%
Rent
80%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lockington 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

Lockington residents earn a median household income of $55,750 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,017. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lockington is $156,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,589. Median rent is $925/month, with 14.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Lockington reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,076/100K.

Education

6.9% of adults in Lockington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lockington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population169
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density2,113/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,750
Per Capita$31,017
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$4,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,194

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,800
Rent$925
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$174,589
Housing Units74
Rent Burden14.7%

Crime

F
Violent174/100K
Property5,076/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,916/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation909 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Lockington was founded in 1850.
The median home in Lockington was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.