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Liberty, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,083
Population
1,940/sq mi density
$49,125
Median Income
$27,236 per capita
$150,500
Home Value
$321,035 Zillow
$882
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
267
Violent Crime/100K
3,396 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,125 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,500 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Liberty has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 69.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,502 ft (458 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7966°N, 74.7432°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sullivan County International (MSV) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in |
Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.1").