Liberal is a city in Kansas with about 19,107 residents. Liberal was founded in 1888 and sits in Seward County. The median age is 30.9 and the median household income is $61,875. Homes carry a median value of $134,500, and about 58% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (68.6%). Around 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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What is the population of Liberal, Kansas?
Liberal has a population of about 19,107, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Liberal?
The median home value in Liberal is $134,500, and the median gross rent is $931/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Liberal safe? What is the crime rate?
Liberal Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 320 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Liberal face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Seward County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Liberal?
Liberal has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Liberal?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Liberal. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.