Livermore, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 377 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -12.5%
 
Males: 194  (51.5%)
Females: 183  (48.5%)
Median resident age:

26.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50558.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,134 (it was $26,328 in 2000)
Livermore:

$73,134
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,601 (it was $13,714 in 2000)

Livermore city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $74,582 (it was $40,300 in 2000)
Livermore:

$74,582
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $94,991; detached houses: $94,581

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,055.

March 2022 cost of living index in Livermore: 82.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.9%
(19.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Livermore, IA (2022)
    • 39385.8%White alone
    • 408.7%Hispanic
    • 163.5%Two or more races
    • 81.7%Black alone

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Livermore, Iowa as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Livermore is 512 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (41.6%), Irish (8.4%), Norwegian (5.8%), American (3.1%), Scandinavian (3.1%), English (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/11/1882

Elevation: 1127 feet

Land area: 0.70 square miles.

Population density: 539 people per square mile   (low).

Livermore, Iowa map

9 residents are foreign born

This city:

2.0%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,030 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $899 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (64.6 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (145.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (339.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

St. Joseph, IA (2.0 miles),
Bode, IA (2.3 miles ),
Lu Verne, IA (2.4 miles ),
Hardy, IA (2.8 miles),
Rutland, IA (3.0 miles),
Irvington, IA (3.1 miles),
Ottosen, IA (3.2 miles),
Dakota City, IA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 42.87 N, Longitude: 94.18 W

Area code: 515

Distribution of median household income in Livermore, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Livermore, IA in 2022
Livermore satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $115,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $47,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $5,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Livermore, IA residents
Average permit cost in Livermore, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Livermore, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (15.3%)
  • Machinery (11.6%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (26.3%)
  • Machinery (15.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.1%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (6.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
  • Truck transportation (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.9%)
  • Public administration (9.9%)
  • Machinery (7.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Livermore, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.4%)
  • Carpenters (5.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.1%)
  • Carpenters (11.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.5%)

Average climate in Livermore, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Livermore, Iowa average temperatures Livermore, Iowa average precipitation Livermore, Iowa humidity Livermore, Iowa wind speed Livermore, Iowa snowfall Livermore, Iowa sunshine Livermore, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Livermore-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.4 miles away from the Livermore city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.5 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Livermore-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 159% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 214.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 468.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 278.0 miles away from Livermore center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 239.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 220.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 449.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Humboldt County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Livermore topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Livermore:

  • QHC HUMBOLDT NORTH, LLC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HUMBOLDT, IA)
  • HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPI (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HUMBOLDT, IA)
  • QHC HUMBOLDT SOUTH, LLC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HUMBOLDT, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - ALGONA (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE HEARTLAND (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • ALGONA MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ALGONA, IA)

Airports located in Livermore:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Livermore:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 27 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 50 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Buena Vista University (about 55 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 57 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Iowa State University (about 65 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Riverland Community College (about 82 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 86 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)

Library in Livermore:

  • LIVERMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $28,821; Location: 402 5TH ST; 5,002 books; 329 audio materials; 632 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 3 other licensed databases; 40 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Livermore: Livermore (A), Gold Eagle Co-op Elevator (B), Livermore City Hall (C), Livermore Public Library (D), Livermore Fire Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Livermore include: Sacred Heart Catholic Church (A), Immanuel Lutheran Church (B), United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Dallas Clark - 2005 NFL player (Indianapolis Colts, born: Jun 12, 1979).

Humboldt County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Livermore that have no violations reported:

  • SPRING VALLEY GOLF CLUB (Address: 1105 140TH AVE , Population served: 51, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Livermore:

Marital status in Livermore, IA
  • Never married: 31.7%
  • Now married: 53.9%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 1.9%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Livermore:

  • High school or higher: 93.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.2
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Livermore, IA (based on Humboldt County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,6139
Evangelical Protestant1,7417
Catholic1,3172
Other-1
None2,144-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

2.09 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

8.35 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Humboldt County:

7.31 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Humboldt County:

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Livermore:

49.7%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.9%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.7
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Livermore:

19.2%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

7.8%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Livermore:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Livermore:

29.5%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

57.4%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Livermore:

73.7%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Livermore, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$4,807$57,6840$0
Financial Administration 1$7,998$95,9761$1,662
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$578
Firefighters 0$0 20$5,082
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$461
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,864
Totals for Government 2$12,805$76,83030$9,646

Livermore government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $316,000 ($838.20)
    Regular Highways: $51,000 ($135.28)
    Water Utilities: $43,000 ($114.06)
    Financial Administration: $42,000 ($111.41)
    Parks and Recreation: $33,000 ($87.53)
    Libraries: $31,000 ($82.23)
    General - Other: $31,000 ($82.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $30,000 ($79.58)
    Sewerage: $26,000 ($68.97)
    Local Fire Protection: $25,000 ($66.31)
    General Public Buildings: $18,000 ($47.75)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $4,000 ($10.61)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($5.31)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $131,000 ($347.48)
    Regular Highways: $22,000 ($58.36)
    Electric Utilities: $8,000 ($21.22)
    Water Utilities: $5,000 ($13.26)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($13.26)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($13.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $113,000 ($299.73)

Livermore government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $52,000 ($137.93)
    Solid Waste Management: $36,000 ($95.49)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($15.92)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $160,000 ($424.40)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $33,000 ($87.53)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($10.61)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($7.96)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $350,000 ($928.38)
    Water Utilities: $98,000 ($259.95)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $37,000 ($98.14)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.65)
  • Tax - Property: $94,000 ($249.34)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $40,000 ($106.10)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.65)

Livermore government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $258,000 ($684.35)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $259,000 ($687.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Livermore:

  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Livermore:

  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KHBT (97.7 FM; HUMBOLDT, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)

TV broadcast stations around Livermore:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 128ft / 38.6mTotal length
  • 10,505Total average daily traffic
  • 2,204Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,505Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Livermore, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Livermore, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Livermore)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N0QQT, Licensee ID: L00484439, Grant Date: 04/05/2023, Expiration Date: 04/05/2033, Certifier: Mark A Steil, Registrant: Mark A Steil, 306 6th St, Livermore, IA 50558

  • Call Sign: KD0BHF, Licensee ID: L01311629, Grant Date: 05/17/2017, Expiration Date: 08/06/2027, Cancellation Date: 11/20/2020, Certifier: Scott A Vitzthum, Registrant: Scott A Vitzthum, 802 4th Street, Livermore, IA 50558

  • Call Sign: K0TTP, Previous Call Sign: KD0BHF, Licensee ID: L01311629, Grant Date: 11/20/2020, Expiration Date: 11/20/2030, Certifier: Scott A Vitzthum, Registrant: Scott A Vitzthum, 802 4th Street, Livermore, IA 50558


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4312Z, N4312Z, N-4312Z, Serial Number: 18-8622, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 04/26/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 01/21/1993
    Registrant (Individual): Richard N Kohlhaas, 1306 150th Ave, Livermore, IA 50558
  • Aircraft: ERICKSON LARRY D RAF 2000 GT (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 315LK, N315LK, N-315LK, Serial Number: 6456, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 08/01/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 07/18/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Larry D Erickson, 2473 190th St, Livermore, IA 50558
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/14/2019

Most common first names in Livermore, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1178.5 years
Charles679.0 years
Margaret679.8 years
Mary687.0 years
William678.3 years
Esther582.2 years
Robert561.8 years
Helen476.7 years
Florence483.8 years
Clarence475.0 years
Most common last names in Livermore, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1477.4 years
Wilson677.0 years
Taylor675.2 years
Gronbach575.0 years
Fisher579.8 years
Barton484.0 years
Dunphy483.7 years
Berte474.3 years
Frederick480.7 years
Freilinger475.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Livermore, IA
  • 95.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.5%Electricity
  • 1.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Livermore, IA
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Electricity


Livermore compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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