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Liberal, KS
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Liberal, KS
At a Glance
How Liberal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Liberal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Liberal a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Liberal residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,688. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Liberal is $134,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,771. Median rent is $931/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Liberal reports 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,783/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Liberal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 70.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Liberal has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.