Livermore, Iowa

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Livermore was founded in 1879.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_01A0AQAAMAAJ | title=History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa | publisher=Union Publishing Company | year=1884| page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_01A0AQAAMAAJ/page/n341 838]}} Note that Google Books misspells "Humboldt". The community grew in importance as an agricultural center with grain elevators and feed mills and merchants serving the surrounding rich farmland. The community is located adjacent to the confluence of the East Fork Des Moines River and Lott's Creek. Early industries included a brick and tile factory and agricultural products processing. As north central Iowa's rural population dwindled, so has Livermore's population. Its remaining elementary school closed in 2005.

Livermore is located at {{coord|42|52|1|N|94|11|3|W|type:city}} (42.866849, -94.184051){{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}} at the confluence of Lotts Creek with the East Fork Des Moines River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.70|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}

Livermore has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa), including all four seasons characterized by harsh winters, and mild summers.

July is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of {{convert|84|°F}} and an average low of {{convert|62|°F}}. Temperatures above {{convert|100|°F}} are uncommon. January is the coldest month with an average high of {{convert|25|°F}} and an average low of {{convert|7|°F}}. The city's highest temperature was {{convert|104|°F|1}}, recorded in 1982. The lowest temperature recorded was {{convert|-33|°F}}, in 1985.

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{{Historical populations

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|1880|168

|1890|459

|1900|618

|1910|578

|1920|648

|1930|666

|1940|736

|1950|615

|1960|545

|1970|510

|1980|490

|1990|436

|2000|431

|2010|384

|2020|381

|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]

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As of the census of 2020,{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} there were 381 people, 157 households, and 95 families residing in the city. The population density was 555.8 inhabitants per square mile (214.6/km²). There were 184 housing units at an average density of 268.4 per square mile (103.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.6% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races and 6.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 3.1% of the population.

Of the 157 households, 26.1% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 14.0% were cohabitating couples, 19.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 20.4% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.5% of all households were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 36.4 years. 25.7% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.8% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 and 44; 27.8% were from 45 and 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-05-11}} of 2010, there were 384 people, 164 households, and 106 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|548.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 197 housing units at an average density of {{convert|281.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 164 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

As of the census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}} of 2000, there were 431 people, 183 households, and 109 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|616.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 204 housing units at an average density of {{convert|291.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.77% White and 0.23% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 183 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,328, and the median income for a family was $32,411. Males had a median income of $25,789 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,714. About 10.6% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

It is within the Twin Rivers Community School District.{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_TWIN%20RIVERS.pdf|title=Twin Rivers|publisher=Iowa Department of Education|accessdate=2020-03-27}}

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With a sizeable German Catholic population surrounding Livermore, the community's largest church is Sacred Heart Catholic, followed by Livermore United Methodist and Immanuel Lutheran. Bethel Presbyterian Church closed in the late 1970s and the building is now home to the Livermore Community Club and museum. Other community attractions include Old Settlers' Park, which dates to 1890, when early Livermore families each contributed a log to build a cabin in the thickly wooded park located at the west entrance to the community. The town also features a library, community swimming pool and a high school baseball/softball complex. Just north of Livermore is the picturesque Spring Valley Golf Club, named Iowa's best nine-hole course, before it was expanded to 18 holes. Otto Field American Legion Post 415 is located in Livermore and the town's Friends & Neighbors Club is an active seniors organization with its own building. Livermore Daze is an annual celebration that brings together antique car enthusiasts, parade participants and hundreds of residents and visitors to the weekend event.

==Notable person==

• Dallas Clark (1979– ) football player for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and Indianapolis Colts of the NFL, 2003–2011.{{cite web|url= http://www.nfl.com/players/dallasclark/profile?id=CLA236596|title=Dallas Clark profile|publisher= National Football League|accessdate=January 21, 2011}}

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• [http://www.livermoreiowa.org/ City of Livermore] Portal style website, Government, Business, Tourism, & more
• [http://www.city-data.com/city/Livermore-Iowa.html City-Data] Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Livermore

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