Livingston, California
Livingston is a city of 14,606 people in Merced County, California, founded in September 11, 1922.
Why visit Livingston
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 12 parks and trails, 26 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Livingston Historic Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Livingston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Livingston
Livingston is a city in Merced County, California, United States. Livingston is located 7 miles (11 km) west-northwest of Atwater, at an elevation of 131 feet (40 m). According to the 2020 census, the city population was 14,172, now a estimate of 15,000 in 2026 as of now. Livingston's total area is 3.678 square miles (9.53 km2), including undeveloped farmland annexed in anticipation of future growth.
From the Wikipedia article Livingston, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes26
Five Rivers Indian Cuisine and Pizza
Restaurant · Indian · 0.7 mi
2295 F Street, Livingston
14 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
The Livingston post office opened in 1873, closed in 1882, and re-opened in 1883. The town was named for Dr. David Livingstone, a Scottish explorer of Africa who was an international celebrity in the late 1800s. An error on the town's post office application resulted in the difference in spelling between his name and the town's.
From the History section of Livingston, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship15
Kindom Hall Jehovah's Witness
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.7 mi
7763 North Marriott Avenue, Delhi
Delhi Missionary Baptist Church
Church · 1.9 mi
14525 West Campground Road, Delhi
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Healthcare4
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
420 Industrial Drive, Livingston
Livingston Community Health Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
1140 Main Street, Livingston
Map of Livingston
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 45°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 48°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 52°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 66°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 47°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 42°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Turlock #2 (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Merced County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Castle Airport (MER) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Delhi 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Winton 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Hilmar-Irwin 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Atwater 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- McSwain 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Denair 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Turlock 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Franklin 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Merced 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Keyes 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Livingston, California, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
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