We are located in Southeast Michigan, and are
the eleventh most populated county in Michigan
according to the 2010 US Census, Livingston County
with 180,967 residents is a newcomer as a Michigan
population center. Livingston County went from
being known as a recreation haven for families from
metro Detroit to becoming the fastest growing
county in Michigan throughout most of the 1990
– 2000 decade and beyond. Livingston County is
located mid-way between Michigan State University
and the University of Michigan with close access to
I-96 and US-23.
Livingston County consists of 16 townships, 2
villages and 2 cities. The county contains a diverse
mix of rural agricultural areas, historic downtowns,
suburban development, lake-side living and large
recreational lands. Home to two metro parks
(Kensington and Huron Meadows), 3 state recreation
areas (Island Lake, Brighton, and Pinckney), 1 state
park (Lakelands Trail), 2 state game areas, 1 wildlife
area, 2 Livingston County parks (Lutz and Fillmore),
and numerous local parks, Livingston County has an
abundance of recreational opportunities. Livingston
County offers 163 park acres per 1,000 residents,
more than any other county in Southeast Michigan.
Many Services, One Goal:
Livingston County Government is melting pot
of departments that all service the primary goal
of serving the residents of Livingston County. In
2017 Livingston County employed 708 employees;
ranging from Full-time, Part-time & Temporary
employees, made up of Union & Non-Union
groups. We also offer a wide range of employment
opportunities in various industry’s throughout
Livingston County:
• 44TH CIRCUIT COURT
• 47TH PROBATE COURT
• 53RD DISTRICT COURT
• 911 CENTRAL DISPATCH
• AIRPORT
• ANIMAL CONTROL
• BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
• BUILDING INSPECTION
• COOPERATIVE EXTENSION MSU
• COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
• COUNTY CLERK
• DRAIN COMMISSIONER
• EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
• EMS- EMERGENCY SERVICES
• EQUALIZATION DEPARTMENT
• FACILITY SERVICES
• FRIEND OF THE COURT
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• L.E.T.S TRANSPORT SERVICE
• PLANNING
• PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
• REGISTER OF DEEDS
• SHERIFF
• TREASURER
• VETERANS AFFAIRS
