Liberal, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
776 Population 924/sq mi density
$53,333 Median Income $27,159 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $205,612 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
469 Violent Crime/100K 782 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,333 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $680/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
469 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Liberal enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density924/sq mi
Coordinates37.5581°N, 94.5200°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (May) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 111 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 113 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 136 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 112 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

538 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 224 fatalities, 2,049 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 57 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 83 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 82 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 53 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 81 km 3
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 93 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 96 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 51 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 38 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 65 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 1 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 70 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 21 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 25 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 36 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 75 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 55 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 40 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 80 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 54 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 65 km
1992 UNNAMED 912 95 km
1992 UNNAMED 867 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 72 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 60 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 99 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 85 km
2012 FANCY FENCE 626 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 81 km
1992 UNNAMED 581 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 6.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Liberal has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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