Liberty, MO

U.S. News Ratings
Population 30,192
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Average

Geography

Liberty is in the northeastern corner of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Cultural Attractions

The Liberty Heritage Festival is held each year to celebrate the city's history.

Recreation

Nearby Kansas City is home to  the NFL's Chiefs, baseball's Royals, and soccer's Wizards.

Historical

The Clay County Savings Bank was the site of the first successful daytime robbery, on Feb. 13, 1866.

Economy

The Hallmark Distribution Center is in Liberty.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
30,192
Population under 55:
76.3%
Population over 55:
23.7%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Kansas City

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
91°F July High, 20°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$53,386
Median home price:
$137,220
Average property tax:
$188

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8.5%
Average
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
8
Middle schools:
5
High schools:
4

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
1
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
13
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
19

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
45/2
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
57/2

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
85

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