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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

174 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.6 / 5.0

6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lockington experiences four distinct seasons with 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.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	909 ft (277 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	2,113/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2076°N, 84.2373°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Shelby County County
Nearest Airport	James M Cox Dayton International (DAY) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"

7% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 3.90"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	51.4 / 100
Community Resilience	91.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 12, 2015.

Sep 12, 2004	4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana	M3.8	139 km
Feb 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio	M3.6	138 km
Apr 17, 1990	8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio	M3.0	59 km
Apr 4, 1994	2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio	M2.9	26 km
May 12, 2006	2 km E of Lima, Ohio	M2.8	61 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio	M2.6	94 km
Jan 30, 2004	2 km S of Rockford, Ohio	M2.5	62 km
Jun 4, 1990	4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio	M2.5	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 69 fatalities, 2,025 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	66 km	36
May 27, 2019	EF4	47 km	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF4	78 km	4
Sep 20, 2000	EF4	66 km	1
Feb 18, 1992	EF4	65 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	90 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	20 km	3
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	66 km	13
Mar 14, 2024	EF3	76 km	1
Mar 14, 2024	EF3	35 km	3
May 27, 2019	EF3	32 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	50 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	54 km	1
May 14, 2014	EF3	67 km	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	77 km	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	60 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	72 km	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	65 km	0
Mar 10, 1986	EF3	66 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	95 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	2.0 in	Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	3.2 in
April	49°F (10°C)	3.6 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in
July	74°F (24°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.4 in
September	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.5 in
November	42°F (5°C)	3.1 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	2.7 in

Lockington has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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