Liberty township, Kansas
Liberty township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Liberty township is a geographic entity located in Linn County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 979. The land area covers 63.98 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 979 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 438 | ±111 | 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 | 463 | ±112 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 438 | ±111 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 25 | ±21 |
| Median Home Value | $285,900 | ±$68,988 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,750 | ±$36,206 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,344 | ±$17,449 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 46 | ±40 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.9% | ±12.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 456 | ±153 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.8% | ±10% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF LIBERTY
GUS Population: 969 (2024)
ID: 165289
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 350, 315 MAIN ST., MOUND CITY KS 66056-0350
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GUS Population: 9,841 (2024)
ID: 164644
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 350, MOUND CITY KS 66056-0350
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Garnett, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Richmond, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Richmond, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Garnett, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Greeley, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Mound City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Mound City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LaCygne, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Osawatomie, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Osawatomie, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ottawa University-Ottawa
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College | 23.8 mi away | 1001 South Cedar, Ottawa, KS, 66067-3399 |
7852425200
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LINN COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT #1
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 234 W. MAIN, PARKER, KS, 66072 |
(913) 898-4650
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OSAWATOMIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 527 BROWN AVENUE, OSAWATOMIE, KS, 66064 |
(913) 755-2136
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LIBRARY DISTRICT #2 , LINN COUNTY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 209 N. BROADWAY, LACYGNE, KS, 66040 |
(913) 757-2151
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GARNETT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 125 W. 4TH, GARNETT, KS, 66032 |
(785) 448-3388
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RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 107 E. CENTRAL, RICHMOND, KS, 66080 |
(785) 835-6163
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MOUND CITY/LINN COUNTY DIST. #4
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 630 MAIN STREET, MOUND CITY, KS, 66056 |
(913) 795-2788
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LINN COUNTY LIBRARY DIST #3
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 316 E. MAIN ST, BLUE MOUND, KS, 66010 |
(913) 756-2628
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PAOLA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 101 EAST PEORIA, PAOLA, KS, 66071 |
(913) 259-3655
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LINN COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT #5
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 752 MAIN STREET, PLEASANTON, KS, 66075 |
(913) 352-8554
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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 OSAWATOMIE, KS US, located 11.8 miles from Liberty township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.8° | 18.8° | 29.3° | 1.14" | 2.9" |
| February | 45.3° | 22.6° | 34.0° | 1.63" | 2.3" |
| March | 55.9° | 32.7° | 44.3° | 2.59" | 0.5" |
| April | 65.6° | 42.6° | 54.1° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| May | 74.8° | 54.2° | 64.5° | 5.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.1° | 64.2° | 74.1° | 5.49" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.2° | 68.3° | 78.8° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.2° | 66.2° | 77.2° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.3° | 57.1° | 68.7° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.8° | 44.9° | 56.9° | 3.09" | 0.2" |
| November | 55.0° | 33.0° | 44.0° | 2.33" | 0.1" |
| December | 44.0° | 23.5° | 33.8° | 1.65" | 2.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker city | City | 0.3 mi | — |
| Centerville CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Greeley city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
| Lane city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
| Fontana city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Osawatomie city | City | 11.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2010740200. • 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.