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Liberty, KY
City in Casey County, Kentucky.
Population
1,672
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
894
ZIP codes
0
Liberty and its ZIP codes
Liberty at a glance
- Liberty is about 7.8 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $28,704, 55% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,300 (41% below Kentucky) and median rent is $617 a month.
Local data for Liberty, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Liberty, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,704
Poverty rate
32.1%
Median home value
$122,300
Median rent
$617/mo
Homeownership
54.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (140), Mexican Americans (123), German Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Casey County. PPP loans are for Liberty.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,701
3,954 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,575
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.8M
FY 2026, $5,950 per person
How people get to work
Liberty, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Liberty, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Liberty
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HustonvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| McKinneyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| EubankCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| BradfordsvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Science HillCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Russell SpringsCity | 20 mi | 4.7 |
| Junction CityCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| StanfordCity | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| PerryvilleCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| CampbellsvilleCity | 23 mi | 7.6 |
| SomersetCity | 24 mi | 14.8 |
| DanvilleCity | 24 mi | 18.1 |
| JamestownCity | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| ColumbiaCity | 24 mi | 4.9 |
| LebanonCity | 25 mi | 6.8 |
| FergusonCity | 25 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Liberty, KY in?
- Liberty is in Casey County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Liberty, KY?
- About 1,672 people live in Liberty, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Liberty?
- Nearby places include Hustonville (13 mi), McKinney (14 mi), Eubank (16 mi), Bradfordsville (17 mi), Science Hill (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023