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 $241,333 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
294 Violent Crime/100K 637 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, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
294 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Livingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density608/sq mi
Coordinates36.3866°N, 85.3261°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOverton County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.48"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.5 / 100
Community Resilience15.6 / 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 Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 116 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 133 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 97 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 66 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 143 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 113 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 137 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 140 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 128 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 105 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 102 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 127 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 115 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 148 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 147 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 145 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 136 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 133 km
Jul 11, 1990 1 km NW of Alcoa, Tennessee M2.9 137 km
May 29, 1991 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M2.9 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

342 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 121 fatalities, 1,180 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 39 km 19
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 45 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 27 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 30 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 27 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 80 km 2
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 86 km 6
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 76 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 91 km 22
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 76 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 58 km 4
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 65 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 66 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 31, 1979 EF3 97 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,663 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 93 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 73 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 18 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 86 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 58 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,571 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 81 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 70 km
2016 SR116-DEVONIA 3,077 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,835 88 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,793 93 km
1999 PIGSKIN 2,712 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,355 47 km
2000 DARROW RDG 2,265 46 km
2016 SR116 2,222 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Livingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (2.9").

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