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Liberty, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Montgomery County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
128 Population 512/sq mi density
$46,500 Home Value $98,623 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
1,114 Violent Crime/100K 7,526 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,114 violent crimes/100K (193% above avg)
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Liberty enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation754 ft (230 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density512/sq mi
Coordinates37.1564°N, 95.5977°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportMiami Regional (MIO)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.6 / 100
Community Resilience51.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.2 on May 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 144 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 140 km
Oct 4, 2016 15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 135 km
Sep 3, 2016 13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.6 142 km
Apr 4, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.6 137 km
Mar 15, 2017 10 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.5 142 km
Jan 2, 2017 13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.5 143 km
Oct 9, 2016 11 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.5 142 km
Apr 5, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.5 137 km
Jan 31, 2016 1 km NW of Skedee, Oklahoma M3.5 131 km
Oct 6, 2016 13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 143 km
Jun 21, 2015 7 km SW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 148 km
Feb 9, 2016 6 km WNW of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.4 143 km
Jan 2, 2017 9 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 143 km
Feb 27, 2014 8 km ESE of Marland, Oklahoma M3.4 147 km
Sep 3, 2016 11 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 141 km
Jul 4, 2015 7 km SW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 148 km
Feb 6, 2017 12 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 142 km
Apr 24, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

641 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 204 fatalities, 2,070 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 90 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 44 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 53 km 4
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 97 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 46 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 70 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 96 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 96 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 37 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 58 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 8 km 0
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 81 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 21 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 40 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 65 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 99 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 49 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 73 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 50 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 89 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 39 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 55 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 69 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 54 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 97 km
2018 18-85 14,632 73 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 82 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 50 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in

Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.5").

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