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Liberty, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pawnee County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
50 Population 263/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $22,502 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,075 Violent Crime/100K 3,349 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,304 ft (397 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates40.0855°N, 96.4830°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPawnee County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.1 / 100
Community Resilience47.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 26, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 143 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 145 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 149 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 135 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 148 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 64 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 100 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 143 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 146 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 145 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 145 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 131 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 147 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 149 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 134 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 138 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 120 km
May 6, 2021 5 km SSW of Formoso, Kansas M3.0 137 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 148 km
Jun 3, 2017 4 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 231 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2004 EF4 77 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 99 km 0
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 87 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 50 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 39 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 1978 EF3 86 km 3
May 11, 1966 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 1, 1965 EF3 71 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 28, 1963 EF3 61 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MA-KILO (8,935 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 99 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 68 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 99 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 67 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 87 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 99 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 63 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 82 km
2004 KRAUSE 3,012 84 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,544 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,492 96 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,083 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 46 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 61 km
2021 4 DELTA 21 1,708 93 km
2011 182 1,575 90 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 49 km
2012 UNNAMED 1,389 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,352 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in

Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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