Below Average CostNear National AverageLOCKWOOD R-I
Median Income
$43,750
household / year
Median Home Value
$85,300
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$994
gross / month
Cost of Living
91
national avg = 100
Is Lockwood, MO a Good Place to Live?
Lockwood is a small town of 960 in Missouri, with a median household income of $43,750
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lockwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lockwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lockwood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.6
Lockwood's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lockwood costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lockwood, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$994
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Lockwood's violent crime rate is 542.3 per 100,000 residents
— 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
542.3 /100k
Property Crime
1282.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lockwood is served primarily by LOCKWOOD R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lockwood, MO
National Avg
School District
LOCKWOOD R-I
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lockwood sees average highs of 42.8°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.8 inches of snow per year.
Lockwood's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lockwood roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,300 and median rent is $994/month.
Lockwood's violent crime rate is 542.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1282.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lockwood are operated by LOCKWOOD R-I.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lockwood, MO has a population of 960, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lockwood averages 42.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches
with about 12.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lockwood, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65682.
The population of Lockwood, Missouri is 960 with a median age of 50.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lockwood: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $85,300, median household income $43,750, crime index 110 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lockwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.