Mississippi
Liberty is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 845. Residents earn $42,829 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Liberty receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Liberty offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Liberty is $42,829, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Liberty is $104,300, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $415 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Liberty enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,829 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,551 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $854 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,849 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 209 |
| County GDP | $389M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,013 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 36.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $104,300 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $151,916 |
| Census Median Rent | $415 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.1% |
| Studio | $751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,013 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.8% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 15,674/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 26.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.7 inches |
| 62% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 368 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1619°N, 90.7983°W |
| County FIPS | 28005 |
Winner: Republican by 32.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.42 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 410/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.5% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 36.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |