At a Glance
Median Income
$58,333
$26,732 per capita
Home Value
$88,400
Zillow: $107,124
Median Rent
$738/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
71.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
14.3% smoking rate
How Lockney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lockney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lockney a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lockney residents earn a median household income of $58,333 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,732. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 244 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lockney is $88,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,124. Median rent is $738/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
13.8% of adults in Lockney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
71.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lockney has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,602
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density1,034/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born11.7%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,333
Per Capita$26,732
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$388M
Avg Weekly Wage$891
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,400
Rent$738
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$107,124
Housing Units728
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,824/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation3,279 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+71.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute15 min
Broadband67.5%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lockney was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.541 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
11.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.