The Town FilesLivermore, Kentucky
City in McLean County · population 1,230 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,600
- Household income
- $40,099
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 41.4
Livermore is a city of 1,230 people in McLean County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $134,600, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 95% of Kentucky towns, better for families than 89% of Kentucky towns.
How Livermore ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Livermore is worth $134,600, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $40,099, which is more affordable than 31% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $568 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Livermore | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,600 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $568 | $837 |
| Median household income | $40,099 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Livermore
| People | Livermore | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 33.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.8% | 88.6% |
Weather in Livermore
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 26.1°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.3 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Livermore since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 10, 2021 about 6.2 miles from the town center and killed 11. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 27 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on October 6, 2014.
Severe weather in McLean County since 1996
McLean County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in McLean County
McLean County had 1,737 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,027 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Livermore itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Livermore
1 public school with 244 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore Elementary School | PK-5 | 244 | 13.6 |
Towns near Livermore
- Calhoun, KY7.6 mi · 725 people · home $113,300
- Pleasant Ridge, KY10.5 mi · 578 people · home $113,800
- Masonville, KY13.2 mi · 2,129 people · home $230,400
- Central City, KY13.5 mi · 5,819 people · home $143,600
- Hartford, KY13.7 mi · 2,668 people · home $106,900
- Beaver Dam, KY15.5 mi · 3,531 people · home $167,900
- Powderly, KY17.5 mi · 788 people · home $99,300
- Sorgho, KY18.1 mi · 1,972 people · home $275,800
Livermore questions
Is Livermore, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Livermore scores better for retirees than 46% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 37%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Livermore?
The median owner-occupied home in Livermore is valued at $134,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,099, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $568 a month.
What is the weather like in Livermore?
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 26.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 4.3 inches of snow.
Does Livermore get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Livermore since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- 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)