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Liberal, KS

Liberal, KS.

Population: 20,902 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Liberal, KS is $146,919 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $48,000 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,000/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$146,919

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$146,919
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.6%
5-year appreciation
+9.7%
10-year appreciation
+35.7%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$150,311
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$48,000
Median list price
$190,000
Median price per sqft
$43
1-year sale-price change
-75.1%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
64
Sale-to-list ratio
70.6%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,000/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$879/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,092/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
MacArthur Elementary School, Liberal Sr High, Cottonwood Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School, Eisenhower Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.7 in
Annual snowfall
12.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,662
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,016

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-206 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
44.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,283
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
63.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,648
Average weekly wage
$1,049
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
17

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LiberalState medianUS median
Median home value$146,919$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$48,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,000/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,283$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Liberal, KS?
$146,919.
What is the median sale price in Liberal, KS?
$48,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Liberal, KS?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Liberal, KS?
Typical rent: $1,000/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Liberal, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Liberal, KS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Liberal, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Liberal, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Liberal, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Liberal, KS?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Liberal, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Liberal, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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