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Is Lockwood a Good Place to Live? Lockwood, Montana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Lockwood ranks #1061 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #189 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in Montana. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
Lockwood by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Lockwood's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Lockwood: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Lockwood safe?
What is the cost of living in Lockwood?
Lockwood's cost of living index is 93.5, 6% below the US level of 100 and #398 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,138/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $235,400.
| Measure | Lockwood | MontanaMT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 93.5#398 of 1,308 | 94.6 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $235,400#348 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,138/mo#372 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 3.1x#230 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 18%#247 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Montana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Lockwood safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Lockwood alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Lockwood crime rate or rank it on safety. Montana as a whole records 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Lockwood?
The median household in Lockwood earns $75,700, 9% below the US figure of $83,163 and in line with Montana ($75,340). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lockwood | MontanaMT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $75,700#690 of 1,312 | $75,340 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 10.7%#553 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Montana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Lockwood?
The median resident of Lockwood is 37.5 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 15.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1261 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 75.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Lockwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 37.5 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 15.4%#1261 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 75.8% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Lockwood's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Lockwood; its public schools have 15.2 students per teacher and spend $11,727 per pupil. 36.8% of adults are obese and 10.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Lockwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 15.2#498 of 1,188 | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $11,727#990 of 1,188 | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 36.8%#929 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 10.7%#555 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 19.8%#1147 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 10.8%#756 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 1,683 students are enrolled in Lockwood's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Lockwood?
The average commute in Lockwood is 21.3 minutes (Montana 19.5); 0% of workers take transit and 7.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Lockwood scores 6.9 of 20 (below average walkable), #1246 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 69.9°F and winters 28°F, with 14.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Lockwood | MontanaMT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 21.3 min#448 of 1,312 | 19.5 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 4.2%#431 of 1,312 | 5% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 75.4% | 71.6% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.8% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.9% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 7.7% | 11.7% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 6.9#1246 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Montana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 17.9 | 0.6 |
| Feb | 39.2 | 19.7 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 49 | 26.9 | 0.9 |
| Apr | 56.9 | 34.7 | 1.7 |
| May | 66.9 | 43.8 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 77 | 52.4 | 2.2 |
| Jul | 87.3 | 59.3 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 85.8 | 57.5 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 74.3 | 48.6 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 58.8 | 37.1 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 45.7 | 26.7 | 0.6 |
| Dec | 36.1 | 19.2 | 0.6 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Billings International Airport.
| Measure | Lockwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 48.2°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 69.9°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 28°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 14.3 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Billings International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Lockwood?
Yellowstone County's air had a median air quality index of 38, and 86% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Yellowstone County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, wildfire, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 87% of US counties.
| Measure | Lockwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 38#228 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.1%#205 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Yellowstone County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Yellowstone County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Winter weather | 0.0018% | 92% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.007% | 81% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0028% | 50% of counties |
| Hail | 0.002% | 49% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.072% | 38% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0012% | 18% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Lockwood compare with similar-size cities?
Lockwood is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #189 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 7,181.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockwood, MTPop. 7,181 | #1061 | 48.7 | $75,700 | $1,138/mo | no data | 21.3 min |
| Lander, WYPop. 7,432 | #699 | 55.0 | $74,813 | $896/mo | part year | 13.6 min |
| Caribou, MEPop. 7,382 | #615 | 56.5 | $53,709 | $757/mo | 82 | 14.7 min |
| Kingston, RIPop. 7,332 | #215 | 64.1 | $107,404 | — | no data | 18.4 min |
| Devils Lake, NDPop. 7,308 | #1006 | 50.0 | $43,220 | $711/mo | 191 | 12.1 min |
| Middlebury, VTPop. 7,220 | #5 | 76.4 | $86,250 | $1,201/mo | 54 | 14.6 min |
| Pike Creek, DEPop. 7,129 | #89 | 68.8 | $139,635 | $2,262/mo | no data | 29 min |
| Sturgis, SDPop. 7,086 | #1120 | 47.6 | $54,404 | $780/mo | 329 | 18.3 min |
| Gateway, AKPop. 6,845 | #206 | 64.4 | $137,772 | $1,741/mo | no data | 34.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Lockwood compare with the rest of Montana?
Lockwood ranks #18 of the 20 Montana cities we track, with a score of 48.7 against Montana's statewide 75. Its households earn in line with the Montana median.
| City | Rank in MT | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MTPop. 56,114 | #1 | 64.2 | $85,747 | $1,717/mo | 397 |
| Belgrade, MTPop. 11,872 | #2 | 60.3 | $97,328 | $1,877/mo | 331 |
| Missoula, MTPop. 76,514 | #3 | 58.6 | $70,392 | $1,189/mo | 591 |
| Whitefish, MTPop. 8,749 | #4 | 58.0 | $73,811 | $1,354/mo | 176 |
| Helena, MTPop. 33,639 | #5 | 57.9 | $71,036 | $1,092/mo | 582 |
| Kalispell, MTPop. 28,504 | #6 | 56.6 | $63,415 | $1,078/mo | 409 |
| Butte, MTPop. 35,052 | #7 | 55.8 | $61,857 | $856/mo | no data |
| Miles City, MTPop. 8,407 | #8 | 54.8 | $67,727 | $926/mo | 356 |
| Helena Valley West Central, MTPop. 8,056 | #9 | 54.8 | $90,082 | $1,327/mo | no data |
| Sidney, MTPop. 6,171 | #10 | 54.6 | $62,538 | $931/mo | 655 |
| Billings, MTPop. 119,434 | #11 | 52.8 | $73,712 | $1,138/mo | 763 |
| Livingston, MTPop. 8,780 | #12 | 52.7 | $65,861 | $1,046/mo | 317 |
| Anaconda, MTPop. 9,597 | #13 | 52.6 | $57,527 | $696/mo | no data |
| Laurel, MTPop. 7,215 | #14 | 52.6 | $68,474 | $974/mo | 303 |
| Helena Valley Southeast, MTPop. 9,108 | #15 | 50.4 | $74,075 | $1,106/mo | no data |
| Evergreen, MTPop. 9,611 | #16 | 50.3 | $76,446 | $1,166/mo | no data |
| Great Falls, MTPop. 60,329 | #17 | 50.1 | $63,373 | $900/mo | 631 |
| Lockwood, MTPop. 7,181 | #18 | 48.7 | $75,700 | $1,138/mo | no data |
| Lewistown, MTPop. 6,087 | #19 | 48.0 | $48,750 | $1,007/mo | 639 |
| Havre, MTPop. 9,258 | #20 | 43.8 | $50,329 | $844/mo | 763 |
All 20 Montana cities we track, by overall score. Montana statewide: median income $75,340, violent crime 419.1 per 100,000.
How is Lockwood's score calculated?
Lockwood scores 48.7 out of 100, #1061 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Montana's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Lockwood. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
35.4 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Lockwood. Similar-size median 56.5.
46.6 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Lockwood's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 62.6.
43.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Lockwood's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
77.8 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Lockwood. Similar-size median 50.8.
53.4 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Lockwood. Similar-size median 48.3.
44.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Lockwood's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
31.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
75.5 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Lockwood alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Lockwood.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Lockwood's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Lockwood has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Lockwood
Is Lockwood, MT a good place to live?
Lockwood ranks #1061 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #189 of 234 towns and #18 of 20 in Montana. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
What is the cost of living in Lockwood?
Lockwood's cost of living index is 93.5, 6% below the US level of 100 and #398 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,138/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $235,400.
Is Lockwood safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Lockwood alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Lockwood crime rate or rank it on safety. Montana as a whole records 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Lockwood?
The median household in Lockwood earns $75,700, 9% below the US figure of $83,163 and in line with Montana ($75,340). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Lockwood?
Median rent in Lockwood is $1,138/mo (Census), #372 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 18% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Lockwood?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Lockwood is $235,400, #348 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Lockwood?
There is no city graduation rate for Lockwood; its public schools have 15.2 students per teacher and spend $11,727 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Lockwood?
The average commute is 21.3 minutes, #448 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 19.5 minutes across Montana. 4.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Lockwood?
Lockwood averages 48.2°F over the year, 69.9°F in summer and 28°F in winter, with 14.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Lockwood walkable?
Lockwood scores 6.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1246 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Lockwood at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Yellowstone County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, wildfire, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 87% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Lockwood?
Yellowstone County's air had a median air quality index of 38, and 86% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Lockwood?
Lockwood has 7,181 residents. The median resident of Lockwood is 37.5 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 15.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1261 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 75.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Lockwood compare with the rest of Montana?
Lockwood ranks #18 of the 20 Montana cities we track, with a score of 48.7 against Montana's statewide 75. Its households earn in line with the Montana median.
What cities are similar in size to Lockwood?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Lockwood's population of 7,181 are Lander, WY (#699 overall), Caribou, ME (#615 overall), Kingston, RI (#215 overall), Devils Lake, ND (#1006 overall), and Middlebury, VT (#5 overall). Lockwood is #1061.