Liberty, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pawnee County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
50 Population 263/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $22,502 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Liberty, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$22,502 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
36.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
48%
Poverty
294%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Liberty a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Liberty residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,502. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 93 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Education

8.3% of adults in Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Liberty has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population50
Median Age18.8 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$22,502
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty36.4%
County GDP$141M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$331,119
Housing Units30
Rent Burden18.7%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,502/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
Elevation1,304 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Liberty was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.