Livingston

Livingston, Montana Overview

Livingston scores 54.8/100 overall (B), ranking #10 of 20 cities in Montana — below the state composite of 71.1. Outdoor Access is the city’s relative strength at 72/100, while Economy lags at 38/100.

Income & Employment in Livingston

The median household income in Livingston is $65,187, 10% below the statewide median of $72,340. Population grew 1% recently.

Safety in Livingston

With a violent crime rate of 535.4 per 100,000, Livingston exceeds the Montana average of 377. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 2208.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Livingston

The median home value is $348,700. Median monthly rent is $987. Renters spend 18.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Livingston

The adult obesity rate in Livingston is 30.9% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.7%. Residents report an average of 17.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Montana ranks #20 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Livingston

Livingston has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,694. The city has 6 public schools serving 1,292 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Livingston

Winters in Livingston are cold, averaging 22.3°F. Summers average 68.9°F. Winters average 22.3°F. Annual precipitation is 18.1 inches.

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