Standard Oil Gas Station in Odell, Illinois
Livingston County was created in 1837 and was originally inhabited by about 450 farmers and small merchants. It is located in central Illinois, northeast of Bloomington.
A Community Rooted in Agriculture
A lush agricultural area, nearly 85% of the county is devoted to cropland. Irrigation is provided, in part, by the Vermilion River which flows through the county on its way to the Illinois River
Outdoor Living at Its Best
For outdoor lovers, Humiston Woods Nature Preserve on Route 23 provides six trails that meander through prairies and woods and along the side of rivers, creeks and ponds. A dazzling in-season wildflower show awaits the hiker.
Pontiac, Illinois is the county seat and the county population on July 1, 1999, was 39,639, an increase of 338 over the 1990 census.
Demographic Information
Livingston County as of census year 2000
Population: 39,678.
Housing Units: 15,297.
Area: 1045 square miles.
First-Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be.
Whether you’re unsure about financing, down payments, or monthly affordability, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. We’ll help you explore your options and show you how homeownership in Livingston County can be more attainable than you think.
Where We are Located
We live and work locally…Just like you do. Many of you are
our neighbors, that’s why we feel “Trust is Everything” at Joan Bullard Realty.