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Liberty Mills, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Liberty Mills is a small town in Indiana with a population of 159. Residents earn $57,375 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
159 Population 265/sq mi density
$57,375 Median Income $25,823 per capita
$750 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$750/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,375
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.4%
65% higher than US avg

How Liberty Mills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population159
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density265/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,375
Per Capita$25,823
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$2,226M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units93
Rent Burden16.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation809 ft (247 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband57.0%
Libraries3

Is Liberty Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Liberty Mills receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Liberty Mills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Liberty Mills is $57,375, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Liberty Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Liberty Mills has a population of 159 with a density of 265 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

159
Total Population
265
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Liberty Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Liberty Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Liberty Mills is $57,375, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Liberty Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,375
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,823
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
IRS Avg AGI$72,142

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate20.4%
65% above US avg
Establishments (County)764
County GDP$2,226M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare64
Retail99
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,596
3% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden16.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.9%
Housing Units93
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,596
3% above US avg
Liberty Mills has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation809 ft (247 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density265/sq mi
Coordinates41.0421°N, 85.7383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18183
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.9-point margin. 57.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74%
D 24.1%

Winner: Republican by 49.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+6.4%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density265/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access57.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities64
Restaurants61
Retail Stores99

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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