Livingston County, Illinois
Among the top 22% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 50% of US counties
- bottom 2% for property tax rate
Livingston County is a county in Illinois with about 36,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, school quality, and property crime. It rates lower on sales tax and property tax rate.
Official websitelivingstoncounty-il.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.8 in1.9 in
humid 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 38% of US counties
Home Value$128k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$836better than 46% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 53% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.18%better than 2% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.01%better than 17% of US counties
Unemployment3.7%better than 70% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.8 in35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall22.0 inbetter than 37% of US counties
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 51% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 48% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk71.8better than 28% of US counties
School Quality70.3better than 74% of US counties
Violent Crime694/100kbetter than 56% of US counties
Property Crime495/100kbetter than 73% of US counties
Community
Population35,77159th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.955th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1630th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0577th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4558th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.9%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.6%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.1%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 71% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 61% of US counties
Airport Distance77 mibetter than 63% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.6%better than 52% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.99better than 77% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 28% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Livingston County an affordable place to live?
- Livingston County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 38% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Livingston County?
- The median home value in Livingston County is $128k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Livingston County?
- Median household income in Livingston County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Livingston County?
- Median gross rent in Livingston County is $836 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Livingston County safe?
- Livingston County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 694/100k (better than 56%). Property crime is 495/100k.
- What is the weather like in Livingston County?
- Livingston County averages 75°F in July and 25°F in January, with 36.8 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Livingston County?
- Public-school quality in Livingston County is above average, scoring better than 74% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Livingston County?
- The average one-way commute in Livingston County is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)