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Liberal, Kansas

city · Seward County

At a glance

19,316
Population
$137,100
Median home value (all homes)
55% below U.S. median
$147,432
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$900/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$63,706
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
14.3 min
Average commute
88.3%
Homes with broadband
92.17%
Locations with fiber available
5.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing37% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost49% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college50 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college94 mi
High school graduates71.4%
College graduates9.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Choose Liberal
A 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization that works to improve the lives of all Seward County residents through community development, business expansion, workforce development, and industry recruitment. It specializes in connecting local businesses and organizations to the resources they need to thrive and serves Seward County residents in Southwest Kansas.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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