Liberal, KS GIS Map
Liberal is a city in Seward County, Kansas, with a population of about 19,826. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Seward County
- Population
- 19,826
- Elevation
- 2,834 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.0439, -100.9212
- ZIP codes (2)
- 67901, 67905
- Land area
- 12 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Liberal, KS
Liberal is a city in and the county seat of Seward County, Kansas, United States. As of 2024, the population of the city was 18,743. It is located in southwestern Kansas, along U.S. Route 54 highway, near the Kansas-Oklahoma state line. Liberal is the home of Seward County Community College.
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Cities Near Liberal
GIS Data for Liberal, KS
The Liberal map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Liberal without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Liberal Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
19,316
Households
6,533
Median household income
$63,706
Median age
30.6 years
Median home value
$137,100
Median gross rent
$900/mo
Owner-occupied homes
59.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
Below poverty level
13.1%
Land area
12 sq mi
Population density
1,607 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Liberal
Liberal Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
20,525
April 2020 (estimates base)
19,832
July 2024 estimate
19,184
Change 2010-2020
-3.4%
Change 2020-2024
-3.3%
Photos of Liberal
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Liberal
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Liberal.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport | 720 Terminal Rd, 67901 | Leased | 494 | Apr 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Liberal
General soil map unit at the city center: Satanta-Darrouzett-Dalhart
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 24.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Dalhart29%
Alfisols · Aridic Haplustalfs
- Darrouzett21%
Mollisols · Torrertic Argiustolls
- Satanta21%
Mollisols · Aridic Argiustolls
- Dalhart13%
Alfisols · Aridic Haplustalfs
- Dalhart7%
Alfisols · Aridic Haplustalfs
- Vona3%
Alfisols · Aridic Haplustalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Liberal
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Liberal, Ks weather station, elevation 2,834 ft, 1.2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 93°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 20°F
Annual precipitation
21.1 in
Annual snowfall
14.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 48 | 51 | 61 | 70 | 79 | 89 | 93 | 91 | 84 | 72 | 58 | 47 |
| Avg low °F | 20 | 22 | 30 | 39 | 50 | 60 | 65 | 64 | 55 | 42 | 29 | 21 |
| Precip. in | 0.47 | 0.40 | 1.20 | 1.80 | 2.66 | 3.31 | 3.20 | 2.72 | 1.53 | 2.29 | 0.73 | 0.80 |
| Snow in | 3.5 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 4.6 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Liberal
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Seward County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 42.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- DroughtRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- Inland FloodingVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Liberal FAQ
What county is Liberal in?
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Liberal, Kansas is located in Seward County.
What is the population of Liberal?
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Liberal has a population of about 19,826, making it the number 23 of the 38 Kansas cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Liberal?
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The elevation of Liberal is approximately 2,834 feet (864 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Liberal?
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ZIP codes for Liberal include 67901, 67905.
What time zone is Liberal in?
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Liberal is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Liberal from Topeka?
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Liberal is about 317 miles from Topeka, the capital of Kansas, in a straight line.
How far is Liberal from Wichita?
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Liberal is about 202 miles from Wichita, the largest city in Kansas listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Liberal?
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Cities near Liberal include Guymon, OK (40 miles); Garden City, KS (64 miles); Dodge City, KS (70 miles); Woodward, OK (95 miles); Amarillo, TX (136 miles).
Local notes for Liberal, KS
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