Liberty, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Casey County County
Liberty, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Liberty a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Liberty residents earn a median household income of $28,281 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,029. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 362 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Liberty is $129,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,485. Median rent is $610/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Liberty reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 100/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Liberty has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.