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Livermore, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 30.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 584 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair 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
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Livermore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 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)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,144 ft (349 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density735/sq mi
Coordinates42.8678°N, 94.1838°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHumboldt County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.3 / 100
Community Resilience74.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 148 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

603 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 861 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 87 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 44 km 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 57 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 90 km 1
May 24, 1989 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 43 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 38 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 99 km 5
May 5, 1965 EF4 67 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 7 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 79 km 1
May 10, 1953 EF4 59 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 78 km 1
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in

Livermore has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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