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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$76,700
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
437
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$76,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$205,612
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.9%
Owner-Occupied
31.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$680/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $76,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,612 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $680 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 437 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 25.2% |