Personal loans in Livingston, KY

Census figures show Livingston holding steady across 2020 to 2023. An estimated 165 people make their home in Livingston, a figure that ranks 386th in Kentucky.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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The first question in Livingston is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 165 people live here under Kentucky lending law. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Livingston. Every figure below is Kentucky's own, applied to Livingston's 165 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Mount Vernon, KY about 8 miles away.

Livingston: the sourced local profile

What follows is Livingston's place in the Census record, alongside the Kentucky rules that govern a personal loan made here.

The geography behind Livingston

Livingston's land area is about 0.3 square miles; a further 0.01 square miles is water. With 165 residents, the land area yields roughly 527 people per square mile. Lexington-Fayette, the largest place in Kentucky, is about 53 miles from Livingston. A 50-mile radius around Livingston takes in 38 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 317th of 416 Kentucky places.

Lender access in Livingston

At roughly 527 people per square mile, Livingston is moderately settled; 38 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Livingston's 165 borrowers is set by Kentucky licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Mount Vernon, KY about 8 miles away.

Livingston against the rest of Kentucky

Against Kentucky's other places, Livingston accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 386th of 416 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 168th of 416 Kentucky places, putting it near the 60th percentile for growth. Its roughly 527 residents per square mile place it 330th among Kentucky's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 0 residents.

The anatomy of a Livingston personal loan

Most loans made to Livingston's 165 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Livingston. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Livingston loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Kentucky rules behind a Livingston personal loan

Below are the Kentucky rules that apply to a loan made in Livingston, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorKentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Source says: "The Department of Financial Institutions' mission is to serve Kentucky residents by promoting access to a stable financial industry, implementing effective and efficient regulatory oversight".
Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)Up to 19% per annum, or 4% over the 90-day commercial-paper discount rate, whichever is less (by written agreement)
Source says: "At a per annum rate not to exceed four percent (4%) in excess of the discount rate on ninety (90) day commercial paper ... or nineteen percent (19%), whichever is less".
Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (Kentucky Revised Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (deferred deposit service business; payday loans)
Source says: "The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has secured the services of Veritec Solutions, LLC to provide a common database with real-time access for deferred deposit transactions".
Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Livingston if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Livingston is the same as anywhere in Kentucky.
What loan size can I expect in Livingston?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Livingston?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Livingston cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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