McLean County Public Library, 2013
Livermore’s story
188 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1838Livermore is settled
LivermoreKY
A typical home costs 2 years of the Owensboro metro’s $68K median household income.
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,197
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$137K
−10.6% in a year
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
41.4
years
Jobs based here
157
A commuter town
Is Livermore a good place to live?
Livermore’s best subject grade is an A+ for cost of living; its weakest is a D for incomes. Livermore’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, above both the Kentucky town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). On cost of living, just 8 of Kentucky’s 238 towns do better. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 85% of U.S. towns. J. W. Quigg Establishment is on the National Register of Historic Places. Livermore has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Livermore stand out
Where Livermore beats most towns.
Typical home value
Livermore$137K
Kentucky$231K
Cost of livingA+
2 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 97% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
McLean County schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Livermore Elementary School | PK–5 | 232 |
SchoolsB+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
1historic places
History
Settled in 1838
1 place on the National Register
A history going back 188 years.
Small town
1,197 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Livermore grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Kentucky), ordered by how far Livermore is from typical.
Cost of livingA+Open →Jobs & income$40K median household incomeDOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.1 of 20; 24.2% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →HealthOhio County Hospital 13.4 miles awayCOpen →SchoolsB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 1% conserved landB−Open →History1 place on the National RegisterB+Open →Civic life8.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$137K typical home, down 10.6% in a year–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.4–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Livermore: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Livermore, and how to reach them.
PowerKU11.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLivermore Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Livermore’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMcLean County ClerkMcLean County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2019
ZIP code4235242352 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 Livermore.
HousingCost of living grade A+
The median rent in Livermore is lower than in most of Kentucky or the rest of the country
At $568 a month, Livermore’s median rent is against $934 a month in Kentucky’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. Typical home values fell 11% in the year to September 2026.
$137KZillow home value
| Livermore | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $568 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 59% | 73% |
Typical home value
Livermore$137K
Kentucky$231K
−10.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsB+
Livermore’s public schools outperform 74% of Kentucky districts
Its public schools are run by the McLean County school district. Its one school is below.
74%of KY districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 232 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within KY on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Livermore faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities. Since 1997, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Livermore.
83risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesStrong wind
5
paid flood claims since 1997
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
Most of Livermore’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Livermore for work: only 4% work in town. 21% of residents live below the poverty line in Livermore. Jobs based in Livermore fell to 157 in 2023, 213 fewer than in 2013.
4%work in town
| Livermore | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.1% | 15% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Livermore4%
Owensboro28%
Calhoun5%
Lexington2%
Henderson2%
19 mi
median commute distance
157
jobs based in Livermore
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 15% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthC
Health in Livermore trails 74% of U.S. towns
Livermore beats the Kentucky average on 6 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 41% of Livermore adults have high blood pressure.
26%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Livermore | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 16% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
6 better23 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Livermore | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.6% | 15.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.7% |
Ohio County Hospital
13.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Livermore, expect mild winters and hot summers
Livermore has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Livermore is 89°F.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–47°
Spring46–69°
Summer66–88°
Fall47–70°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
An age mix much like Kentucky’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Kentucky average. Livermore has lost 2.5% of its people since 2020, down to 1,197 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 22% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Kentucky.
41.4median age · KY 39.1
| Livermore | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 22% | 26% | 29% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | 37.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 19% | 17% | 18% |
LivermoreKentuckyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma16%
High school46%
Some college10%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s13%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
57% women, 43% men
About 75 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.6 points). Across Kentucky, 50.5% of residents are women.
| Livermore | KY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.2% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.6% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.5% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.4% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.3% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.2% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.4% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 16.2% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 45.6% | 32.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.1% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.5% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.5% | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.1% | 11.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
1.4%conserved
| Livermore | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.4% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
1.4%
conserved · 9 of 665 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Livermore Baseball Fields | — | 9 |
| 2. Veteran's Memorial Park | 0.2 mi | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Livermore
18pages on Livermore
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Livermore; the nearest are
Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Owensboro15.8 mi$4,728 in-state tuitionUniversity of Southern IndianaUniversity or college · Public · Evansville, IN44 mi$10,066 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Livermore residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Livermore for work
Where Livermore’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
157jobs based in Livermore
4%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Livermore
City in Kentucky, United States
Livermore (locally ) is a home rule-class city located at the confluence of the Green and Rough rivers in McLean County in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 1,230 as of the 2020 census, down from 1,365 in 2010. It is included in the Owensboro metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 407 ft
- ZIP code
- 42352
- Area code
- 270
Questions about Livermore
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Livermore, KY expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.