Lockwood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
862 Population 889/sq mi density
$48,578 Median Income $27,540 per capita
$87,800 Home Value $181,057 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
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, 1.4% 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
Lockwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density889/sq mi
Coordinates37.3856°N, 93.9533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (May) 6.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 141 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 120 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 82 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 132 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 141 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 120 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 110 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 132 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 119 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 141 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 146 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

571 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 203 fatalities, 1,842 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 68 km 158
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 66 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 83 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 67 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 26 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 71 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 47 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 56 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 54 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 95 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 66 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 49 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 76 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 44 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 82 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 93 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 87 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 85 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 85 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 85 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 54 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 27 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 94 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 88 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,075 96 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 953 87 km
2022 BEAN HOLLOW 952 88 km
2014 BEAN HOLLOW RX 926 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Lockwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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