Livingston County, Missouri
Among the top 4% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
- top 8% for amenities nearby
- top 8% for commute time
- bottom 9% for broadband access
Livingston County is a county in Missouri with about 14,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, commute time, and cost of living. It rates lower on school quality and broadband access.
Official websitelivingstoncountymo.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.5 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 90% of US counties
Home Value$140k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$755better than 66% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 79% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.89%better than 47% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.68%better than 46% of US counties
Unemployment3.0%better than 82% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.4 in44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.9 inbetter than 48% of US counties
Sunny Days205 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 36% of US counties
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk23.0better than 75% of US counties
School Quality38.8better than 13% of US counties
Violent Crime790/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime890/100kbetter than 51% of US counties
Community
Population14,40232nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.229th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1526th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.810th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5876th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.9%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.9%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.1%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 92% of US counties
Walkability7.2/20better than 78% of US counties
Airport Distance72 mibetter than 66% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access72.2%better than 9% of US counties
Amenities Nearby13.89better than 92% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 81% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Livingston County an affordable place to live?
- Livingston County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 90% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Livingston County?
- The median home value in Livingston County is $140k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Livingston County?
- Median household income in Livingston County is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Livingston County?
- Median gross rent in Livingston County is $755 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 790/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 890/100k.
- What is the weather like in Livingston County?
- Livingston County averages 77°F in July and 27°F in January, with 40.4 in of annual precipitation and about 205 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Livingston County?
- Public-school quality in Livingston County is below average, scoring better than 13% 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 17 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)