The Town FilesLockney, Texas
Town in Floyd County · population 1,498 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $82,600
- Household income
- $54,698
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 45.6
Lockney is a town of 1,498 people in Floyd County, Texas. The median home is worth $82,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Texas towns, quieter than 97% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 87% of Texas towns.
How Lockney ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lockney is worth $82,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $54,698, which is more affordable than 94% of Texas towns. Median rent is $718 a month. 80.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lockney | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $718 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $54,698 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 80.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lockney
| People | Lockney | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.5% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 13.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lockney
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 25.3°F. About 20.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.7 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lockney since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 12, 2005 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 75 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 10, 1981.
Severe weather in Floyd County since 1996
Floyd County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Floyd County
Floyd County had 1,460 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,314 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Lockney itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Public schools in Lockney
3 public schools with 403 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCKNEY EL | PK-5 | 183 | 14.1 |
| LOCKNEY H S | 9-12 | 132 | 10.2 |
| LOCKNEY J H | 6-8 | 88 | 12.6 |
Towns near Lockney
- Floydada, TX11.4 mi · 2,675 people · home $89,700
- Seth Ward, TX15.8 mi · 1,603 people · home $62,400
- Plainview, TX16.7 mi · 20,187 people · home $113,000
- Petersburg, TX19.5 mi · 1,014 people · home $72,700
- Hale Center, TX23.4 mi · 2,062 people · home $76,200
- Kress, TX24.2 mi · 596 people · home $87,600
- Silverton, TX25.3 mi · 629 people · home $77,900
Lockney questions
Is Lockney, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lockney scores better for retirees than 87% of Texas towns and quieter than 97%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in Lockney?
The median owner-occupied home in Lockney is valued at $82,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,698, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $718 a month.
What is the weather like in Lockney?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.2 inches of precipitation a year and 5.7 inches of snow.
Does Lockney get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lockney since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 12, 2005. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)