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Livingston, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Overton County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,957 Population 608/sq mi density
$35,997 Median Income $31,245 per capita
$115,600 Home Value $235,794 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
299 Violent Crime/100K 1,619 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$35,997 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Livingston, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,997
52% below
$31,245 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
59% below
Zillow: $235,794
Median Rent
$778/mo
33% below
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
299/100K
21% below
1,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Livingston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Livingston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
41%
Rent
67%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
79%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Livingston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Livingston residents earn a median household income of $35,997 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,245. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 469 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Livingston is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,794. Median rent is $778/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Livingston reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,619/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

8.3% of adults in Livingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Livingston has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,957
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density608/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$35,997
Per Capita$31,245
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$812M
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$778
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$235,794
Housing Units1,783
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent299/100K
Property1,619/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault249/100K
Burglary448/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,599/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,027 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband65.6%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Livingston was founded in 1833.
The median home in Livingston was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.