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Lockesburg, AR
City in Sevier County, Arkansas.
Population
873
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
251
ZIP codes
0
Lockesburg and its ZIP codes
Lockesburg at a glance
- Lockesburg is about 4.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,083 a year, 6% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,400 (36% below Arkansas) and median rent is $757 a month.
Local data for Lockesburg, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lockesburg, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,083
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$757/mo
Homeownership
52.1%
Bachelor's or higher
7.5%
Median age
27.4
Average commute
35.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (116), Irish Americans (61), Mexican Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sevier County. PPP loans are for Lockesburg.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,097
4,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.45M
FY 2026, $5,016 per person
How people get to work
Lockesburg, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 35.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lockesburg, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lockesburg, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Lockesburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ben LomondTown | 9.9 mi | 3.9 |
| HoratioCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| De QueenCity | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| DierksCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| WinthropCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| AlleeneCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| Mineral SpringsCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| GillhamTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| WiltonCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| NashvilleCity | 19 mi | 5.5 |
| TolletteTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| Yarborough LandingCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| GrannisCity | 20 mi | 7.9 |
| AshdownCity | 20 mi | 7.1 |
| ForemanCity | 22 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lockesburg, AR in?
- Lockesburg is in Sevier County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Lockesburg, AR?
- About 873 people live in Lockesburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lockesburg?
- Nearby places include Ben Lomond (9.9 mi), Horatio (11 mi), De Queen (11 mi), Center Point (13 mi), Dierks (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023