Liberty, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Casey County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
1,828
Population
978/sq mi density
$28,281
Median Income
$21,029 per capita
$129,400
Home Value
$160,485 Zillow
$610
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
50
Violent Crime/100K
100 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$28,281 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$129,400 home value, $610/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Liberty enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 802 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 978/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3180°N, 84.9305°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Casey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in |
Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and November the driest (3.5").