At a Glance
Median Income
$62,273
$29,363 per capita
Home Value
$67,700
Zillow: $130,348
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
20.2% smoking rate
How Livermore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Livermore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Livermore a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Livermore residents earn a median household income of $62,273 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,363. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Livermore is $67,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,348. Median rent is $1,066/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
5.9% of adults in Livermore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population478
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density735/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,273
Per Capita$29,363
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,700
Rent$1,066
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$130,348
Housing Units159
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,144 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Livermore was founded in 1882.
The median home in Livermore was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.