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Liberal, MO
City in Barton County, Missouri.
Population
747
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
886
ZIP codes
0
Liberal and its ZIP codes
Liberal at a glance
- Liberal is about 9.8 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,250 a year, 8% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,000 (67% below Missouri) and median rent is $650 a month.
Local data for Liberal, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Liberal, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,250
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$77,000
Median rent
$650/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (125), Irish Americans (68), Italian Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barton County. PPP loans are for Liberal.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,491
3,502 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,739
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.1M
FY 2026, $7,742 per person
How people get to work
Liberal, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Liberal, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
633
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Liberal, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Liberal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurgessCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Mulberry, KSCity | 6 mi | 0.5 |
| IanthaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MindenminesCity | 7.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Arcadia, KSCity | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Croweburg, KSCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Yale, KSCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| BronaughCity | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Arma, KSCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Franklin, KSCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Frontenac, KSCity | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| IrwinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Lamar HeightsCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Garland, KSCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SheldonCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Pittsburg, KSCity | 14 mi | 13.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Liberal, MO in?
- Liberal is in Barton County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Liberal, MO?
- About 747 people live in Liberal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Liberal?
- Nearby places include Burgess (5.4 mi), Mulberry, KS (6 mi), Iantha (7.2 mi), Mindenmines (7.3 mi), Arcadia, KS (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023