Livermore, IA

Iowa

Livermore is a small town in Iowa with a population of 478. Residents earn $62,273 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
478 Population 735/sq mi density
$62,273 Median Income $29,363 per capita
$67,700 Home Value $125,338 Zillow
$1,066 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,273 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,700 home value, $1,066/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,273
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $67,700
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,066
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.0%
37% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.0%
45% higher than US avg

How Livermore Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population478
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density735/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,273
Per Capita$29,363
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$598M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,700
Rent$1,066
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$125,338

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity44.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,144 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+92.1%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Libraries4

Is Livermore a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Livermore receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Livermore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Livermore is $62,273, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Livermore is $67,700, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,066 per month. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Livermore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Livermore has a population of 478 with a density of 735 people per square mile. The median age is 29.8 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

478
Total Population
735
People / sq mi
29.8yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Livermore vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.4%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.6%
36% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Livermore vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Livermore is $62,273, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Livermore vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,273
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,363
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
IRS Avg AGI$86,410

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above US avg
Establishments (County)367
County GDP$598M

Business (County)

Restaurants20
Healthcare21
Retail38
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,919
41% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Work from Home1.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Livermore is $67,700, 76% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,066 (8% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $125,338.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$67,700
76% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$125,338

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,066
8% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,919
41% above US avg
Effective Rate7.27%
In Livermore, 44.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 28.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Livermore vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.0%
37% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure34.2%
Asthma10.8%
COPD8.2%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.0%
Physical Inactivity28.0%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress14.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.0%
Checkup Rate74.7%
Premature Death7,220/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access63.8%
Healthcare Facilities21

Crime Rates: Livermore vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Livermore has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,144 ft (349 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density735/sq mi
Coordinates42.8678°N, 94.1838°W
County FIPS19091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.4%
D 24.4%

Winner: Republican by 50 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+92.1%
School Test Score5.73
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density735/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities21
Restaurants20
Retail Stores38

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Work from Home1.1%

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