Lockhart, TX

Lockhart, Texas

Introduction to Lockhart, Texas

Lockhart, Texas, in Caldwell county, is 26 miles S of Austin, Texas. The city is part of the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 11,615 people live in Lockhart.

Lockhart History

The area now known as Lockhart was first settled in the early 1800s. It was named after Byrd Lockhart, an assistant surveyor of Green DeWitt. Oil fields were discovered and developed in the city in the 1920s. The Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad first entered the city in 1885. The city is also known as “The Barbecue Capital of Texas” because it has four major barbecue restaurants.

Lockhart and nearby Attractions

• Caldwell County Historical Museum
• Noah's Land Wildlife Park
• Chisholm Trail
• Wonder World Park
• LBJ Museum
• Austin Children's Museum

Things To Do In Lockhart

While staying in Lockhart, you can visit Lockhart City Park, Caldwell County Museum, Caldwell County Courthouse Historic District, and American Indian Horse Museum. The Lockhart State Park offers facilities for camping, fishing, and hiking. Fishing and boating can also be enjoyed on Barth Lake. The city has several churches worth visiting including the Church of Christ, Saint Marks United Methodist Church, Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Lockhart Transportation

Air transportation is available from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Lockhart Higher Education

Southwest Texas State University, The University of Texas at Austin, and Saint Edward's University are some of the nearby institutes of higher education.

High Points

Lockhart strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Lockhart, TX

Comparing Lockhart to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Lockhart Almanac

Lockhart Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lockhart Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lockhart, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lockhart Public Libraries

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Wal-Mart in Lockhart

Lockhart High Schools (2004)

LOCKHART H S
#1 LION COUNTRY DR
512-398-0300
Serves 917 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

CAMP COMANCHE
5299 S HWY 183
512-232-1872
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Serves 121 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

LOCKHART PRIDE HS
1503 N COLORADO
512-398-0130
A Non-traditional School
Serves 54 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Lockhart Colleges

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