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Liberal, KS

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Population
19,010
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,835 ft
Median Home Value
$137,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$900/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,706
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Liberal in context.

OverallBest places in KansasPopulation ranking#23 highest population in KansasNearest larger communityAmarillo, Texas137 miles away · 205,130 residents.

About Liberal

Liberal is a city and the county seat of Seward County, Kansas, situated in the southwestern corner of the state near the Oklahoma border. Traversed by U.S. Route 54, the community of approximately 19,300 is home to Seward County Community College and the Mid-America Air Museum's extensive aircraft collection. The city is famous for hosting the Land of Oz exhibit, and is served by Liberal Public Schools.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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