The Town FilesLockwood, Missouri
City in Dade County · population 846 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,700
- Household income
- $44,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 53.1
Lockwood is a city of 846 people in Dade County, Missouri. The median home is worth $117,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Missouri towns, quieter than 84% of Missouri towns, better for first-time buyers than 71% of Missouri towns.
How Lockwood ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lockwood is worth $117,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $44,375, which is more affordable than 54% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $735 a month. 72.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lockwood | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,700 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $735 | $855 |
| Median household income | $44,375 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 72.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lockwood
| People | Lockwood | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.1 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 12.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 88.7% |
Weather in Lockwood
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 22.1°F. About 47.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.8 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lockwood since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 22, 2019 about 8.2 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 76 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Dade County since 1996
Dade County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4885: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Dade County
Dade County had 1,675 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $39,568 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Lockwood itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Lockwood
4 public schools with 318 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCKWOOD ELEM. | PK-6 | 143 | 10.2 |
| LOCKWOOD HIGH | 9-12 | 97 | 9.7 |
| LOCKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 51 | 17.0 |
| LOCKWOOD SPECL. EDUC. COOP. | PK-12 | 27 | 6.8 |
Towns near Lockwood
- Greenfield, MO6.7 mi · 1,220 people · home $86,600
- Golden City, MO7.4 mi · 656 people · home $79,300
- Miller, MO13.6 mi · 704 people · home $100,400
- Lamar, MO19.0 mi · 4,266 people · home $117,200
- Jasper, MO19.2 mi · 906 people · home $126,200
- Mount Vernon, MO21.0 mi · 4,526 people · home $186,800
- Ash Grove, MO21.4 mi · 1,512 people · home $141,800
- Walnut Grove, MO22.7 mi · 652 people · home $139,000
Lockwood questions
Is Lockwood, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lockwood scores better for retirees than 63% of Missouri towns and quieter than 84%. 29.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.1).
How much does a house cost in Lockwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Lockwood is valued at $117,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,375, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $735 a month.
What is the weather like in Lockwood?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.2 inches of precipitation a year and 12.8 inches of snow.
Does Lockwood get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lockwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2019. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)