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Lockwood, MT
Census-designated place in Yellowstone County, Montana.
Population
7,181
Land area
12.9sq mi
People per sq mi
559
ZIP codes
0
Lockwood and its ZIP codes
Lockwood at a glance
- Lockwood is about 73 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 18th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $75,700 a year, 4% more than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,400 (37% below Montana) and median rent is $1,138 a month.
Local data for Lockwood, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lockwood, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,700
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$235,400
Median rent
$1,138/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,956), Irish Americans (1,039), Norwegian Americans (629).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yellowstone County. PPP loans are for Lockwood.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,980
87,416 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,985
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $7,254 per person
How people get to work
Lockwood, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lockwood, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
900
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
233
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 14°F
15.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lockwood, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Lockwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuntleyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.5 |
| BillingsCity | 7.4 mi | 46.1 |
| ShepherdCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.2 |
| ActonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WordenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| BallantineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| LaurelCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| NibbeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Mountain View ColonyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Pompeys PillarCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| SilesiaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.9 |
| Park CityCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.6 |
| PryorCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 39.8 |
| BroadviewTown | 30 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lockwood, MT in?
- Lockwood is in Yellowstone County, Montana.
- What is the population of Lockwood, MT?
- About 7,181 people live in Lockwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lockwood?
- Nearby places include Huntley (7.4 mi), Billings (7.4 mi), Shepherd (9.1 mi), Acton (15 mi), Worden (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023