At a Glance
Median Income
$55,750
$31,017 per capita
Home Value
$156,800
Zillow: $174,589
Median Rent
$925/mo
14.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
17.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lockington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.1% (69% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population169
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density2,113/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,750
Per Capita$31,017
Unemployment1.1%
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%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,916/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
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
Broadband89.0%
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.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.