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Liberty, Illinois

Liberty, Illinois, in Adams county, is 78 miles W of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 97 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 519.

The People and Families of Liberty

In Liberty, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Liberty had a median family income of $39,773.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Liberty residents, with $435. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Liberty Housing

In Liberty, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the village without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Liberty, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Liberty strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Liberty Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Liberty, IL

Comparing Liberty to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population67
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income53
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes58
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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