The Town FilesLivingston County, Illinois
35,565 people. The median home is worth $142,200 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $73,790.
Towns in Livingston County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | 11,150 | $116,300 | $61,279 | 42.8 |
| Dwight | 4,032 | $155,600 | $71,184 | 40.8 |
| Fairbury | 3,633 | $162,200 | $70,962 | 33.5 |
People and housing
| Livingston County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,200 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $880 | $960 |
| Median household income | $73,790 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 41.8 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
13,762 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,455 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 489 storm events in Livingston County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Livingston County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 7, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1747: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).