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Liberal, Kansas

Introduction to Liberal, Kansas

Liberal, Kansas, in Seward county, is located 135 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and is 202 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 19,666.

Liberal History

The city of Liberal is the county seat of Seward County, Kansas. The first house of the area was built in 1872 by S.S. Rogers, who was known for her generosity of liberally distributing water to the passers by. Rogers also built a general store which later became the official U.S. post office and named it as ‘Liberal’. Soon a plan of the town was plotted near the post office in the year 1888, which became populated gradually.

Liberal and nearby Attractions

  • Willow Tree Golf Course
  • Arkalon Park
  • Mid - America Air Museum
  • Beaver Dunes State Park
  • Dorothy's House
  • Seward County Museum

Things To Do In Liberal

While staying in Liberal, one can visit the Mid - America Air Museum. Visiting Beaver Dunes State Park can be a wonderful experience as the park also provides camping facilities. For an adventurous experience, tourists can explore the beauty of the Arkalon Park which has ponds, streams, marshes, and three lakes. Facilities for fishing are also available.

Liberal Transportation

Liberal Mid - America Regional Airport offers facilities for air transportation.

Liberal Higher Education

Higher education can be persued through Seward County Community College, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, and Southwest Kansas Technical School.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyLiberal Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLiberal Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Liberal, KS

Comparing Liberal to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men34
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents73
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
People Living Alone32

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