Liberal, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Seward County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,107
Population
1,590/sq mi density
$61,875
Median Income
$28,688 per capita
$134,500
Home Value
$146,341 Zillow
$931
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
320
Violent Crime/100K
1,429 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,500 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Liberal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,851 ft (869 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0461°N, 100.9277°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Seward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Liberal has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").