Liberty, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

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 $329,565 Zillow
$1,164 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
158 Violent Crime/100K 1,591 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$95,425 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$267,900 home value, $1,164/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
158 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Liberty enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

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
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 11.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 96 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 83 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 147 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 29 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 115 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

547 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 350 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 2019 EF4 94 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF4 72 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 41 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 6 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 37 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 11 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 64 km 1
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 66 km 1
May 7, 1961 EF4 45 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 75 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 36 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 8 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 80 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 51 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 92 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 20 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in

Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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