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Liberty, MO

Missouri

Liberty is a mid-size city in Missouri with a population of 30,446. Residents earn $95,425 per year, which is 27% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
30,446 Population 1,026/sq mi density
$95,425 Median Income $39,181 per capita
$267,900 Home Value $317,754 Zillow
$1,164 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
211 Violent Crime/100K 1,814 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$95,425 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$267,900 home value, $1,164/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K (44% below avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,425
27% higher than US avg
Home Value $267,900
5% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 211/100K
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.9%
18% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,164
0% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

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

People

Population30,446
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,026/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,425
Per Capita$39,181
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.1%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$267,900
Rent$1,164
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$317,754
Housing Units11,749
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent211/100K
Property1,814/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault172/100K
Burglary373/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking13.1%
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation899 ft (274 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.5%
EV Stations11

Is Liberty a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Liberty receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Liberty offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Liberty is $95,425, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Liberty is $267,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,164 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Liberty is below the national average at 211 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,814 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Liberty has a population of 30,446 with a density of 1,026 people per square mile, spread across 29.7 square miles. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.8% male. The city is predominantly White (86.3%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 4.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.5% of residents. 8.2% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 12.3% of residents have a disability. 95.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

30,446
Total Population
1,026
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
29.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Liberty vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Liberty vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Liberty is $95,425, which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,181. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 13.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Liberty vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,425
27% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,181

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Liberty is $267,900, 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $317,754, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,164 (0% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 11,749 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1985. 28.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$267,900
5% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$317,754
Median List Price$292,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$292,000
$/Sq Ft$166
Homes Sold30
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops23.6%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,164
0% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,333
Rent Burden28.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.0%
Housing Units11,749
Median Year Built1985

Property Tax

In Liberty, 35.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 31.2% have high blood pressure. 13.1% are current smokers. 17.2% report binge drinking. 21.8% are physically inactive. 24.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 16.8% experience frequent mental distress. 7.0% of residents lack health insurance.

Health Metrics: Liberty vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.1%
6% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress11.6%
Short Sleep32.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits65.5%

Food & Exercise

Liberty has a violent crime rate of 211 per 100,000 residents, 44% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 171.5 per 100,000, robbery at 16.5, rape at 23.1. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,814 per 100,000, 7% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,250, burglary at 373, vehicle theft at 191 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Liberty receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Liberty vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent211.1/100K
44% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape23.1/100K
Robbery16.5/100K
Assault171.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,814.2/100K
7% below US avg
Burglary372.7/100K
Theft1,250.2/100K
Vehicle Theft191.3/100K
Arson29.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall4.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Area29.7 sq mi (76.8 km²)
Population Density1,026/sq mi
Coordinates39.2461°N, 94.4191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in

Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F — from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.2").

39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% above the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. 12.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 93.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 11 EV charging stations. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.9%
18% above US avg
High School+96.9%
Graduate Degree+12.8%
School Test Score5.51
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,026/sq mi
Total Area29.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.5%
EV Charging Stations11
Alt Fuel Stations12

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.5%

Frequently Asked Questions About Liberty

What is the population of Liberty?

Liberty has a population of 30,446 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 1,026 people per square mile, spread across 29.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.3 years. The population is 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

Is Liberty expensive to live in?

Liberty is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $95,425, 27% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $267,900 (5% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,164 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Liberty safe?

Liberty is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 211 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,814 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Liberty receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Liberty?

Liberty has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Liberty?

The job market in Liberty is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 13.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Liberty?

The median home value in Liberty is $267,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $317,754. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,164. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Liberty?

Schools in Liberty score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 39.9% of adults in Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. 12.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Liberty?

The obesity rate in Liberty is 35.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 13.1% of adults are smokers. 21.8% are physically inactive. 24.3% of residents report depression. 7.0% lack health insurance (below the national rate).

What is transportation like in Liberty?

The average commute in Liberty is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Liberty?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty is 86.3% White, 4.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. 96.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak Spanish. 8.2% of the population are military veterans. 12.3% of residents have a disability. 95.1% have health insurance coverage.

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