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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density2,478/sq mi
Coordinates39.6349°N, 84.9273°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportButler County Regional/Hogan Field (HAO)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 24.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience20.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 28, 2024.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 63 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 146 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 138 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 92 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 96 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 142 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 136 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 148 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 133 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 149 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

556 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 2,660 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 75 km 36
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 74 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF4 45 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 97 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 66 km 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 46 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 47 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 55 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 3
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 75 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 63 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 55 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 94 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 95 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 96 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 97 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 86 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 83 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 86 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 97 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 87 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 94 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 97 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 98 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 95 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 91 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 96 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 95 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 96 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 92 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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