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Livermore, KY
City in McLean County, Kentucky.
Population
1,223
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,181
ZIP codes
0
Livermore and its ZIP codes
Livermore at a glance
- Livermore is about 10 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,099, 37% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,600 (35% below Kentucky) and median rent is $568 a month.
Local data for Livermore, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Livermore, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,099
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$134,600
Median rent
$568/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (91), Irish Americans (73), French Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Livermore.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,193
1,716 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,510
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.2M
FY 2026, $6,905 per person
How people get to work
Livermore, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Livermore, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
614
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
117
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Livermore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IslandCity | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| CalhounCity | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CentertownCity | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| SacramentoCity | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| BremenCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Pleasant RidgeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| South CarrolltonCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| PantherCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| MoseleyvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| MasonvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.4 |
| RockportCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| HartfordCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| McHenryCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Central CityCity | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| Beaver DamCity | 16 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Livermore, KY in?
- Livermore is in McLean County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Livermore, KY?
- About 1,223 people live in Livermore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Livermore?
- Nearby places include Island (3.7 mi), Utica (7.6 mi), Calhoun (7.7 mi), Centertown (9.2 mi), Sacramento (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023