Skip to main content

MO area data

Liberal, MO

Liberal, MO.

Population: 1,379 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, iceStorm, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.7 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (25 mi)
Nearest airport
Youvan Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Avg hospital rating
2.3 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Median annual property tax
$841
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,868
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents