House going down the street in, 2008
Livingston’s story
108 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,183 in 1960, 1,877 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
- 1918Livingston is settled
LivingstonLA
A town of 2,006, settled in 1918. A regional job hub with 4,837 jobs.
Photo: Robert Jones · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,006
2025 Census estimate · +7% since 2020
Typical home
$251K
+3.6% in a year
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
43.7
years
Jobs based here
4,837
A job hub
Is Livingston a good place to live?
The best of Livingston’s subject grades are an A for schools and an A− for cost of living; the weakest is a D− for hazard risk. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 94% of U.S. towns. On hazard risk, just 22 of Louisiana’s 255 towns do worse. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 86% of the country. Livingston has 1 place on the National Register. The biggest park or preserve is Johnny Sartwell Memorial Park, at 36 acres. Livingston has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Livingston stand out
Where Livingston beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here4,837
Residents who work810
Work
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 99% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Livingston Parish schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle Elementary School | PK–5 | 580 |
| Doyle High School | 6–12 | 643 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Worth knowing · Natural hazardsD−
Inland flooding and hurricanes at the top
FEMA National Risk Index.
A job hub
Every workday, about 4,723 people come to Livingston for work
Where Livingston’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4,837jobs based in Livingston
14%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Livingston grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Louisiana), ordered by how far Livingston is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listD−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.7 of 20; 5.6% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SchoolsAOpen →HealthOchsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 15.6 miles awayDOpen →Cost of livingA−Open →Jobs & income$62K median household incomeC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailCOpen →HistoryDOpen →Civic life1.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Livingston: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Livingston, and how to reach them.
PowerDixie Electric Membership13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Livingston Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Livingston’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLivingston Parish Registrar of VotersLivingston Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code7075470754 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Livingston.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
A job hub: Livingston has 6.0 jobs for every working resident and draws in 4,723 commuters
Most working residents leave Livingston for work: only 14% work in town. 16% of Livingston residents live below the poverty line, against 20% in Louisiana’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Baton Rouge (18%), Hammond (4%) and Denham Springs (4%).
14%work in town
| Livingston | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Livingston14%
Baton Rouge18%
Hammond4%
Denham Springs4%
Walker2%
20 mi
median commute distance
4,837
jobs based in Livingston
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 6% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsA
Public schools in Livingston beat 88% of Louisiana districts
Its public schools are run by the Livingston Parish school district. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Doyle High School, with 643 students.
88%of LA districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 580 | B |
| Doyle High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 643 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
Inland flooding leads a very high hazard risk in Livingston
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 97% of U.S. communities. Since 1983, 50 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Livingston.
97risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
50
paid flood claims since 1983
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthD
For health, Livingston earns a D
31% of Livingston adults have been diagnosed with depression, above both Louisiana’s towns (27%) and U.S. towns (23%). 19% of Livingston adults worry about having enough food. Livingston beats the Louisiana average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
14%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Livingston | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 27% | 23% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 26% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 44% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
5 better25 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Livingston | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 12.9% | 16.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 7.5% |
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
15.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Livingston, expect mild winters and hot summers
Livingston has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Livingston is 92°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter42–64°
Spring56–79°
Summer72–91°
Fall57–80°
Nov 26
typical first frost
Feb 25
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade A−
A typical Livingston home is worth about $251K
The typical Livingston home is worth about $251,000, up 3.6% in a year, 17% above the Louisiana typical home. Livingston’s median rent is $702 a month.
$251KZillow home value
| Livingston | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $702 a month | $990 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 67% | 68% | 73% |
Typical home value
Livingston$251K
Louisiana$214K
+3.6%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Older than Louisiana overall
People 65 and older are 22% of residents (17% statewide). Livingston has grown 7% since 2020, to 2,006 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 17% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Livingston.
43.7median age · LA 38
| Livingston | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 years | 37.8 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 17% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 17% | 20% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 24% | 22% |
LivingstonLouisianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma15%
High school41%
Some college21%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s12%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.6 points. Across Louisiana, 51.1% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 71% are men (LA 51%).
| Livingston | LA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.6% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.2% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.9% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.1% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.4% | 11.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.3% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.3% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.3% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 14.9% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 41.1% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.7% | 20.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6% | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 11.5% | 17% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.9% | 10.1% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,000, single groups can be off by several points
Safety
Crime reported in Livingston
Livingston's reported crime rate is well below Louisiana's. Among 55 Louisiana towns, just 2 have a lower violent crime rate than Livingston. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Livingston | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2022) | 0.5 per 1,000 residents | 5.2 | 1.9 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2022) | 14.4 per 1,000 residents | 28.1 | 14.1 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Livingston0.5
Louisiana6.4
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Livingston14.4
Louisiana28.2
U.S.20
1
violent crimes reported in 2022
28
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsC
Livingston has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
1.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 2,061 acres
1.2 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Johnny Sartwell Memorial Park | — | 36 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Livingston
19pages on Livingston
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 88% of LA districts · 2 schoolsSafety0.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2022)HealthDBetter than LA on 5 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$251K typical home · up 3.6% in a yearWork & commuteC+$62K median household income · 4,837 jobs hereNatural hazardsD−FEMA risk higher than 97% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Livingston; the nearest are
Southeastern Louisiana UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Hammond16.6 mi$8,373 in-state tuitionBaton Rouge Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Baton Rouge23.5 mi$4,321 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Livingston residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
About Livingston
Town in Louisiana, United States
Livingston is a town in and the parish seat of Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,877 as of the 2020 census. Livingston hosts one of the two LIGO gravitational wave detector sites, the other being located in Hanford, Washington.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1918
- Area
- 3.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 430 ft
- ZIP code
- 70754
- Area code
- 225
Questions about Livingston
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Livingston, LA expensive?
Not for the area. That is 3.6 years of the area's median household income ($69,599 across the Baton Rouge, LA metro 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−.