Liberty Center, OH

Ohio

Liberty Center is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,002. Residents earn $73,548 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,002 Population 973/sq mi density
$73,548 Median Income $35,463 per capita
$153,400 Home Value $233,282 Zillow
$1,051 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,548 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,400 home value, $1,051/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,548
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $153,400
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.3%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,051
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Liberty Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,002
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density973/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,548
Per Capita$35,463
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,582M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,400
Rent$1,051
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$233,282

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation683 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Libraries7

Is Liberty Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Liberty Center receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Liberty Center stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Liberty Center is $73,548, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Liberty Center is $153,400, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Liberty Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Liberty Center has a population of 1,002 with a density of 973 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%).

Population

1,002
Total Population
973
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Liberty Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Liberty Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Liberty Center is $73,548, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Liberty Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,548
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,463
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
IRS Avg AGI$67,279

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)688
County GDP$1,582M

Business (County)

Restaurants49
Healthcare52
Retail70
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,963
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Liberty Center is $153,400, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,051 (10% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $233,282.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,400
46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$233,282

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,051
10% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,963
13% above US avg
Effective Rate2.58%
In Liberty Center, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.5% report depression. 27.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Liberty Center vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure33.7%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity27.1%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.8%
Checkup Rate77.5%
Premature Death8,405/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access37.0%
Healthcare Facilities52

Crime Rates: Liberty Center vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Liberty Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.3 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall24.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation683 ft (208 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density973/sq mi
Coordinates41.4436°N, 84.0078°W
County FIPS39069
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.9%
D 26.2%

Winner: Republican by 46.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.3%
31% below US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density973/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities52
Restaurants49
Retail Stores70

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Work from Home4.1%

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