Livingston, Texas
Livingston is a city of 5,718 people in Polk County, Texas, founded in October 3, 1902.
Why visit Livingston
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 16 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Polk County Courthouse and 1905 Courthouse Annex and Central Baptist Church.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Livingston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Livingston
Livingston is a town in and the county seat of Polk County, Texas, United States. With a population of 5,640 at the 2020 census, it is the largest city in Polk County. It is located about 46 miles (74 km) south of Lufkin and roughly 74 miles (119 km) northeast of Houston. The city was originally settled in 1835 as Springfield.
From the Wikipedia article Livingston, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks27
Polk County Courthouse and 1905 Courthouse Annex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Livingston, Polk County, Texas
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes16
El Burrito Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.5 mi
100 Southpoint Drive, Livingston
Popping Smoke BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.5 mi
200 Southpoint Drive, Livingston
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
1525 West Church Street, Livingston
Mo-We 06:00-22:00; Sa-Su 06:00-22:00
4 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Rodeway Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
800 US 59 South Loop, Livingston
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Pineywood Community Academy - Livingston
School · 1.1 mi
1017 Us 59 Loop, Livingston
Healthcare5
Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
1253 West Church Street, Livingston
Livingston Pediatric Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
400 Ogletree Drive, Livingston
Map of Livingston
87 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 40°F | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 43°F | 3.8 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 51°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 57°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 75°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 68°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 58°F | 4.6 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 4.5 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 42°F | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Livingston 2 Nne (2 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
Polk County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chennault Airfield (25TX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 36 miles away.
- Onalaska 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Coldspring 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Corrigan 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Cleveland 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Trinity 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Woodville 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Diboll 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Deerwood 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Huntsville 37 mi west, about 59 min by car
- Conroe 42 mi southwest, about 1 h 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Corrected photo, Livingston, TX, City Hall IMG 8286, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Courthouse Polk County Texas, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chief John Blount Historical Marker Livingston Texas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Birthplace of Margo Jones, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
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