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Liberty, KY


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Liberty, Kentucky

Liberty, Kentucky, in Casey county, is 52 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. The city has a population of 1,850.

The People and Families of Liberty

In Liberty, about 44% of adults are married. Lots of people in Liberty live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Liberty features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Liberty had a median family income of $27,105.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Liberty residents, with $300. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Liberty isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Liberty Housing

In Liberty, 61% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Liberty without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Liberty, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLiberty Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLiberty Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Liberty Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Liberty, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity43
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built76

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime87
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