Liberal city, Kansas
Liberal city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Liberal city is a geographic entity located in Seward County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 19,010. The land area covers 12.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 19,010 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 30.6 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,533 | ±266 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,444 | ±143 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,533 | ±266 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 911 | ±261 |
| Median Home Value | $137,100 | ±$22,354 |
| Median Gross Rent | $900 | ±$66 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,706 | ±$9,756 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,479 | ±$2,741 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,491 | ±764 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,898 | ±504 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.3% | ±5.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 19,184 (2024)
ID: 104762
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK
PO BOX 2199, LIBERAL KS 67905-2199
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GUS Population: 21,276 (2024)
ID: 164659
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
515 N WASHINGTON AVE, STE 206, LIBERAL KS 67901-3496
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Liberal | KG-05 | Liberal, KS | |
| Regular School Liberal | 06-08 | Liberal, KS | |
| Regular School Liberal | 09-12 | Liberal, KS | |
| Regular School Liberal | KG-05 | Liberal, KS | |
| Regular School Liberal | KG-05 | Liberal, KS | |
| Regular School Liberal | KG-05 | Liberal, KS | |
| Regular School Liberal | 06-08 | Liberal, KS | |
| Regular School Liberal | PK-05 | Liberal, KS | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-17 | LIBERAL, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 315 WEST 15TH STREET, LIBERAL, KS, 67901 |
(620) 624-1651
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Seward County Community College
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College | 1.1 mi away | 1801 N. Kansas Ave., Liberal, KS, 67901 |
6206241951
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LIBERAL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 519 N. KANSAS AVENUE, LIBERAL, KS, 67901 |
(620) 626-0180
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KISMET PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 503 MAIN STREET, KISMET, KS, 67859 |
(620) 563-7357
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HOOKER OLIVE WARNER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 111 S BROADWAY, HOOKER, OK, 73945 |
(580) 652-2835
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PLAINS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 23.8 mi away | 500 GRAND AVE., PLAINS, KS, 67869 |
(620) 563-7326
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STEVENS COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 24.8 mi away | 500 MONROE, HUGOTON, KS, 67951 |
(620) 544-2301
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LIBERAL, KS US, located 1.6 miles from Liberal city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.6° | 19.7° | 33.7° | 0.47" | 3.5" |
| February | 51.0° | 22.2° | 36.6° | 0.40" | 1.8" |
| March | 60.7° | 30.3° | 45.5° | 1.20" | 2.3" |
| April | 69.6° | 38.7° | 54.2° | 1.80" | 0.4" |
| May | 78.7° | 49.8° | 64.2° | 2.66" | 0.1" |
| June | 88.8° | 60.3° | 74.6° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 93.2° | 65.1° | 79.1° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.2° | 63.6° | 77.4° | 2.72" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.9° | 55.0° | 69.5° | 1.53" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.5° | 42.2° | 56.8° | 2.29" | 0.7" |
| November | 58.3° | 28.6° | 43.4° | 0.73" | 1.0" |
| December | 47.4° | 20.8° | 34.1° | 0.80" | 4.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Little Ponderosa CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Tyrone town | Town | 9.9 mi | — |
| Turpin CDP | CDP | 12.4 mi | — |
| Baker CDP | CDP | 13.1 mi | — |
| Kismet city | City | 16.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2017539825. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.