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Liberal INFORMATION

Population: 20,247

Male 51% Female 49%
Married 62%
Single 38%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

8/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Liberal has a very low population density. Liberal is perfect for those who like a quiet city.

1,831 Liberal
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 8/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Liberal, KS, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Liberal, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Liberal has a population density of 1,831, with 20,247 current residents.

Out of the 20,247 current residents, 51% are male and 49% are female. 62% of the residents are married and 38% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Best air quality

Weather

  • 67% Sun
  • 19% Rain
  • 18% Snow

Condition

58°F average temperature

  • 39 years Median home age
  • $80,190 Median home price
  • 0.44% Home appreciation rate
  • 11.04% Annual property tax
  • 58.3%
    Homes owned
  • 33.8%
    Homes rented
  • 7.9%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Liberal, the air quality is 95% and the weather, on average, is 67% sunny, 19% rainy, and 18% snowy. The average temperature is 58°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Liberal, you should know that 58.3% of homes are owned while 33.8% of homes are rented, and 7.9% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $80,190, the median age of homes is 39 years, the annual home appreciation is 0.44% and the annual property tax is 11.04%.

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Community

Religious diversity

Other66%Catholic12%Other Christian10%Baptist8%Methodist4%

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    7

  • Average age

    31

  • Political majority

    Republican Republican

Community

When looking at the community of Liberal, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Liberal’s crime rate is 7 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Liberal is 31 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 27.98% Democratic, 71.05% Republican, and 0.98% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

5%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:14

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    9.3%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    22.9%
  • Service Occupations
    15.6%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    26.5%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    12.3%
  • 63%
    High school diploma
  • 5%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 9%
    Bachelors degree
  • 4%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Liberal, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 4.60% of residents are unemployed in Liberal (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Liberal residents: 9.3% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 11.13% are in the arts and sciences field, 15.6% are in the customer service field, 22.9% are in the sales field, 2.31% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 12.3% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 26.5% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:14. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 63.19%, 4.83% of residents have an associate’s degree, 9.31% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 4.49% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

National AverageLiberal Average02468101214161820222426MINUTESNational AverageLiberal Average

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
    0%
  • Car
    74%
  • Carpool
    22%
  • Work at home
    2%

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Liberal, you should be aware that the average commute time is 15 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Liberal have a few different options. 74% of commuters use their own cars, 22% of commuters carpool, 0% of commuters use the transit system, and 2% of residents work from home.

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