Lockridge, Iowa, 2008
Lockridge’s story
186 years in pictures
Census counts: 49 in 1880, 244 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and a map from 1980 on.
- 1840Lockridge is settled
LockridgeIA
Photo: Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
239
2025 Census estimate · −1.6% since 2020
Typical home
$195K
+12.3% in a year
Household income
$114K
median
Median age
40.6
years
Jobs based here
15
A commuter town
Is Lockridge a good place to live?
Lockridge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Lockridge stand out
Where Lockridge beats most towns.
Small town
239 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lockridge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lockridge, and how to reach them.
PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLockridge Muni Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lockridge’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJefferson County AuditorJefferson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5263552635 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lockridge.
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Iowa overall
Among 141 Iowa towns, just 5 have a lower share of residents 65 or older than Lockridge. 23% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 31% across Iowa. The median age for Lockridge comes to 40.6 years, where Iowa’s towns sit at 38.7 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years.
40.6median age · IA 38.6
| Lockridge | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 10% | 19% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 25% | 29% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
LockridgeIowaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
25%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma22%
High school30%
Some college19%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s10%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 21% and 83% women
The Census survey reached too few of Lockridge’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±31.1 points. Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Lockridge | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 18.1% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.3% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.8% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.9% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.8% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.6% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 25% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.2% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 21.6% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.1% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.3% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.9% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 9.8% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.4% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
Lockridge stands out in Iowa and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
Commuting out is the norm in Lockridge: 1% of working residents work locally. Only 10 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher middle household income than Lockridge. Lockridge: 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Fairfield (35%), Mount Pleasant (5%) and Ottumwa (5%).
1%work in town
| Lockridge | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 31% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $114,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Lockridge1%
Fairfield35%
Mount Pleasant5%
Ottumwa5%
Washington4%
15 mi
median commute distance
15
jobs based in Lockridge
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Lockridge
A winter brings about 26 inches of snow, with January nights at 14° and July afternoons at 85°.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–35°
Spring40–62°
Summer62–83°
Fall42–63°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Lockridge’s typical home value is about $195K
Values rose 12% in the 12 months to September 2026. 66% of households are owner-occupiers in Lockridge. The rent at the middle of the market for Lockridge comes to $1,118 a month, above Iowa’s towns ($911 a month) but below U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$195KZillow home value
| Lockridge | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 66% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,118 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Lockridge$195K
Iowa$237K
+12.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Low risk in Lockridge, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities.
36risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Compared with most of Iowa and the rest of the country, more of Lockridge’s adults have obesity
The share of adults in Lockridge who binge drink: 21%. Only 7 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Lockridge. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Lockridge is ahead of Iowa on 3 and behind on 13.
| Lockridge | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
3 better16 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Lockridge | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 80.3% | 77.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17% | 11.6% |
Henry County Health Center
10.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 400 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lockridge Elementary School | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lockridge
17pages on Lockridge
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Lockridge
About 4 of every 100 Lockridge residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Lockridge for work
Where Lockridge’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
15jobs based in Lockridge
1%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lockridge
City in Iowa, United States
Lockridge is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 244 at the time of the 2020 census. Lockridge was one of the communities considered for the county seat in 1839, but lost out to Fairfield.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 728 ft
- ZIP code
- 52635
Questions about Lockridge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lockridge, IA a good place to live?
Lockridge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.