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Liberty, TN
Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
Population
406
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
352
ZIP codes
0
Liberty and its ZIP codes
Liberty at a glance
- Liberty is about 2.1 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
Local data for Liberty, TN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Liberty.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,736
5,204 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $7,064 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Liberty, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
293
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
56.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Liberty, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
25.4%
U.S. 12.8% +12.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Liberty
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DowelltownTown | 2.2 mi | 0.8 |
| AlexandriaTown | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| StatesvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| AuburntownTown | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| SmithvilleCity | 9.7 mi | 5.9 |
| HickmanCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.5 |
| WatertownCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| GreenvaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| GordonsvilleTown | 13 mi | 7.1 |
| WoodburyTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| NoreneCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| South CarthageTown | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| Tuckers CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| CarthageTown | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| CentertownTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| BaxterTown | 22 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Liberty, TN in?
- Liberty is in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Liberty, TN?
- About 406 people live in Liberty, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Liberty?
- Nearby places include Dowelltown (2.2 mi), Alexandria (5.8 mi), Statesville (7.9 mi), Auburntown (7.9 mi), Smithville (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023