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Liberal, MO
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Liberal, MO
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 $53,333 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,159. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Liberal is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,191. Median rent is $680/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Liberal reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,068/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Liberal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Liberal has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.