Liberal, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
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 12.0% (233% 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 $205,612. 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 469 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 782/100K.
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 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.