The Town FilesLivingston, Alabama
City in Sumter County · population 3,436 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $156,100
- Household income
- $24,236
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 20.7
Livingston is a city of 3,436 people in Sumter County, Alabama. The median home is worth $156,100, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks hipper than 100% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 99% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 99% of Alabama towns.
How Livingston ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Livingston is worth $156,100, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 6.4 times the median household income of $24,236, which is more affordable than 1% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $584 a month. 43.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Livingston | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $584 | $834 |
| Median household income | $24,236 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 43.2% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Livingston
| People | Livingston | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.8% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 0.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 17.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Livingston
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 33.2°F. About 55.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Livingston since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 15, 2025 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 15, 1956.
Severe weather in Sumter County since 1996
Sumter County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Sumter County
Sumter County had 2,849 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,332 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Livingston itself the ACS puts it at 20.6%.
Public schools in Livingston
5 public schools with 1,327 students, about 19.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Junior High School | PK-8 | 387 | 18.4 |
| University Charter School Elementary (charter) | PK-5 | 379 | 23.7 |
| University Charter School Secondary (charter) | 6-12 | 320 | 17.8 |
| York West End Junior High School | PK-8 | 241 | 20.1 |
| BellBrown Career Technical Center | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Livingston
- Demopolis, AL22.0 mi · 7,162 people · home $183,600
- Eutaw, AL24.0 mi · 2,937 people · home $99,100
Livingston questions
Is Livingston, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Livingston scores better for retirees than 72% of Alabama towns and quieter than 25%. 7.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 20.7).
How much does a house cost in Livingston?
The median owner-occupied home in Livingston is valued at $156,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $24,236, so homes cost about 6.4 times income. Median rent is $584 a month.
What is the weather like in Livingston?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Livingston get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Livingston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 15, 2025. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)