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Liberty, MO

Founded 1822Clay CountyElev. 270 m
Population
30,446
Median home
$267,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Liberty

With about 30,446 residents, Liberty is one of Missouri's notable places. Liberty was founded in 1822 and sits in Clay County. The median age is 37.3 and the median household income is $95,425. Homes carry a median value of $267,900, and about 72% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.8%). Around 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
30,446
Median age
37.3
Median household income
$95,425
Per-capita income
$39,181
Poverty rate
7.3%
High-school grad or higher
96.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg. commute
22.9 min
Work from home
13.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.8%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Black4.6%
Asian1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.4%
Sales & office20.2%
Production, transportation & material moving16.4%
Service13.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$267,900
Median gross rent
$1,164/mo
Owner-occupied
72%
Median year built
1986
Households
11,240
Avg. household size
2.61

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Liberty has 16 public schools — 8 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading58%
Math46%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR.HighGrades 6–12
LIBERTY ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
LIBERTY HIGHHighGrades 9–12
LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
ALEXANDER DONIPHAN ELEM.Elementary
EPIC ELEMENTARYElementary
FRANKLIN ELEM.Elementary
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM.Elementary
LILLIAN SCHUMACHER ELEM.Elementary
MANOR HILL ELEM.Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime60% below national
Liberty155
Missouri474
United States386
↓ 16% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime2% below national
Liberty1,912
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↑ 23% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Liberty Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Liberty.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Clay County
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Liberty is in Clay County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Liberty was founded in 1822 and sits in Clay County. Elevation ~270 m.

Map of Liberty
Liberty, MO
Where Liberty is
KansasSt. LouisSpringfieldColumbiaIndependenceLee's SummitLiberty
Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Clinton HouseJewell HallClay County Savings Association BuildingHughes, Frank, Memorial LibraryIOOF Liberty Lodge No. 49Major HotelMiller BuildingWest Liberty Courthouse Square Historic District
Notable people from Liberty
Craig StevensAlex SaxonKen BoyerShea GroomGatewood LincolnNathaniel SempleJulia HirschbergKaysie ClarkHubert EatonAllen B. Reed
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Nearby cities
Gladstone (8 mi)Kansas (11 mi)Independence (11 mi)Raytown (17 mi)Blue Springs (18 mi)Lee's Summit (22 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Liberty, MO (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Liberty, Missouri.

Anthony A Lee, 59
Liberty · 64068
AKA Anthony Null Lee
Thomas Allen Martin, 55
Liberty · 64068
AKA Tom Null Martin

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Liberty — frequently asked

What is the population of Liberty, Missouri?
Liberty has a population of about 30,446, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Liberty?
The median home value in Liberty is $267,900, and the median gross rent is $1,164/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Liberty safe? What is the crime rate?
Liberty Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 155 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Liberty face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clay County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, heat wave.
How many schools are in Liberty?
Liberty has 16 public schools (8 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Liberty?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Liberty. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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