Liberty, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Amite County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
845 Population 410/sq mi density
$42,829 Median Income $23,551 per capita
$104,300 Home Value $144,732 Zillow
$415 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,829 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, $415/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Liberty, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,829
43% below
$23,551 per capita
Home Value
$104,300
63% below
Zillow: $144,732
Median Rent
$415/mo
64% below
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Liberty Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Liberty's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
37%
Rent
36%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Liberty a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Liberty residents earn a median household income of $42,829 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,551. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 209 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Liberty is $104,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,732. Median rent is $415/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

16.0% of adults in Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Liberty has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population845
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density410/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,829
Per Capita$23,551
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$389M
Avg Weekly Wage$854

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent$415
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$144,732
Housing Units427
Rent Burden36.1%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,674/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain61.7 in/yr
Elevation368 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score3.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute36 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Liberty was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.500 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.