Livingston Kentucky Map

About Livingston, Kentucky

Livingston is a locality in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 187. The population density is 139.6 people per km². Livingston is located at 37.2979°N, 84.2149°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40445.

Livingston, Kentucky, unfolds across the rolling, verdant hills of Rockcastle County, a landscape where the Appalachian foothills begin their slow, deliberate descent. It lies 31.4 miles south of Richmond, KY (from Richmond, KY: bearing 172°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east-south-east of Mount Vernon. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the fainter, sweeter perfume of wildflowers clinging to the roadside. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, tends to be diffuse and soft, casting a gentle, almost ethereal glow on the patchwork of fields and dense woodlands. The terrain is a constant ebb and flow, with small creeks and hollows carving their way through the land, hinting at the persistent, quiet work of water shaping the very bones of the earth. This corner of Kentucky carries the quiet hum of a history rooted in the land and its resources. Once a vital stop on the railroad lines that connected communities across the state, Livingston’s economy has seen shifts, from its earlier days of timber and agriculture to a more contemporary focus on local businesses and the enduring spirit of its residents. The echoes of its past are felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings, each one a silent witness to decades of community life. The surrounding natural beauty, including proximity to Daniel Boone National Forest, draws visitors who appreciate the rugged charm and the chance to explore the wilder aspects of this region, offering a different kind of wealth than what might be found in bustling metropolises.

About This Livingston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Livingston, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.297863, -84.214934. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Livingston and Rockcastle County.

Detailed location data for Livingston includes the ZIP code (40445), telephone area code (502), county seat of Rockcastle County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (Rockcastle County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Livingston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.