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Lockwood, MO

Missouri

Lockwood is a small town in Missouri with a population of 862. Residents earn $48,578 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
862 Population 889/sq mi density
$48,578 Median Income $27,540 per capita
$87,800 Home Value $166,212 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$48,578 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,800 home value, $800/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,578
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,800
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.1%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

How Lockwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population862
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density889/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,578
Per Capita$27,540
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty7.9%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,800
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$166,212
Housing Units452
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Uninsured10.0%
Smoking21.0%
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.6%

Is Lockwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lockwood receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lockwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lockwood is $48,578, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lockwood is $87,800, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Lockwood has a population of 862 with a density of 889 people per square mile. The median age is 55.3 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.4%), with 4.9% Hispanic.

Population

862
Total Population
889
People / sq mi
55.3yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lockwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lockwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lockwood is $48,578, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Lockwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,578
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,540

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Lockwood is $87,800, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $166,212.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,800
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$166,212

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden25.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.7%
Housing Units452
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

In Lockwood, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.0% of residents lack health insurance. 21.0% are current smokers. 27.4% report depression. 31.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lockwood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.9%
24% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure34.6%
Asthma11.3%
COPD9.0%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.0%
50% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity31.6%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress20.6%
Physical Distress15.7%
Short Sleep40.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.4%
Uninsured10.0%
16% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.6%
Dental Visits49.2%

Food & Exercise

14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 85.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.1%
58% below US avg
High School+88.4%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density889/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

Nearby Cities

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