Liberal SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Liberal summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Liberal. Key points include:
There were 262 total crimes in Liberal in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Liberal is 1,396.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Liberal is 255.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Liberal is 1,140.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Liberal is -34.10% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Liberal Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Liberal / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 262 | 1,396.6 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 48 | 255.9 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 26.7 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 42 | 223.9 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 214 | 1,140.7 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 36 | 191.9 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 164 | 874.2 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 74.6 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Liberal summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Liberal. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Liberal is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Liberal is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Liberal is $145,107.
The median income in Liberal is $63,706.
Liberal's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Liberal Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Liberal | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 66 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Liberal, KS Weather
The average high in Liberal is 70.3° and the average low is 41.9°.
There are 37.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 19.5 inches of precipitation each year with 19.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Liberal |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 37.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 19.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 19.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Liberal Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Liberal
The current population in Liberal is 19,316. The population has decreased 4.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,316 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 19,107 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 19,099 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 19,340 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 19,025 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 19,731 | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 20,251 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 20,607 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 20,709 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 20,819 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 20,846 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 20,633 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 20,687 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 20,640 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 20,308 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Liberal
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Liberal is:
23.0% White with 4,446 White residents.
3.2% African American with 624 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.6% Asian with 503 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 404 Two Or More residents.
69.1% Hispanic with 13,339 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Liberal | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23.0% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.2% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 69.1% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Liberal
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Liberal is 47.5% female with 9,182 female residents.
Liberal is 52.5% male with 10,134 male residents.
| Gender | Liberal | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Liberal for adults over 25
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16.0% of adults in Liberal completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in Liberal completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Liberal completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Liberal completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Liberal completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Liberal completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Liberal completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Liberal completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Liberal completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Liberal | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 16.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Liberal, Kansas
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2.8% of households in Liberal earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in Liberal earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Liberal earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.1% of households in Liberal earn $25,000 to $34,999.
20.2% of households in Liberal earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.1% of households in Liberal earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.9% of households in Liberal earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.3% of households in Liberal earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.7% of households in Liberal earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.6% of households in Liberal earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Liberal | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20.2% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.1% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.3% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
