Liberty, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Union County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,958 Population 2,478/sq mi density
$46,801 Median Income $28,755 per capita
$122,000 Home Value $199,703 Zillow
$745 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,801 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,000 home value, $745/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Liberty, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,801
38% below
$28,755 per capita
Home Value
$122,000
57% below
Zillow: $199,703
Median Rent
$745/mo
36% below
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Liberty Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Liberty's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
43%
Rent
64%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Liberty a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Liberty residents earn a median household income of $46,801 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,755. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 150 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Liberty is $122,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,703. Median rent is $745/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

20.4% of adults in Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Liberty has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,958
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density2,478/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,801
Per Capita$28,755
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$216M
Avg Weekly Wage$845

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,000
Rent$745
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$199,703
Housing Units1,111
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,986/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation1,004 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Liberty was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.