
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.
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About Livingston
Livingston, TX is a close-knit town located in eastern Texas, home to 5,562 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Livingston holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 8.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 637 residents per square mile.
📰 Livingston News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Livingston Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Livingston — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,562.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Livingston
- Dairy Queen — american
- El Burrito Mexican Restaurant — tex-mex
- El Taquito Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Popping Smoke BBQ — barbecue
- Wendy's — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Livingston Museum · Museum
- Polk County Memorial Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Livingston
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Livingston
- CEDAR GROVE EL
- CREEKSIDE EL
- LIVINGSTON H S
- LIVINGSTON H S ACADEMY
- LIVINGSTON J H
- PINE RIDGE PRI
- PINEYWOOD COMMUNITY ACADEMY - LIVINGSTON
- TIMBER CREEK EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.