Livermore is a small town of 892 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $23,661
and a 6.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Livermore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Livermore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Livermore city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.0
Livermore's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Livermore costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Livermore, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$322
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$23,661
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Livermore's violent crime rate is 54.3 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
54.3 /100k
Property Crime
249.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Livermore is served primarily by McLean County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Livermore, KY
National Avg
School District
McLean County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Livermore sees average highs of 42.5°F in January
and 87.2°F in July,
with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Livermore's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Livermore roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,400 and median rent is $322/month.
Livermore's violent crime rate is 54.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 249.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Livermore are operated by McLean County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Livermore, KY has a population of 892, a median household income of $23,661, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Livermore averages 42.5°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches
with about 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Livermore, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42352.
The population of Livermore, Kentucky is 892 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Livermore: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $89,400, median household income $23,661, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Livermore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
