The Town FilesLiberty, Indiana
Town in Union County · population 2,000 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $122,000
- Household income
- $45,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 41.9
Liberty is a town of 2,000 people in Union County, Indiana. The median home is worth $122,000, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks quieter than 93% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 86% of Indiana towns.
How Liberty ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Liberty is worth $122,000, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $45,500, which is more affordable than 42% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $698 a month. 67.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Liberty | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,000 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $698 | $888 |
| Median household income | $45,500 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 67.5% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Liberty
| People | Liberty | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.6% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 11.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Liberty
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 25, 1961 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 15, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 18, 1992.
Severe weather in Union County since 1996
Union County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Union County
Union County had 1,633 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,917 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Liberty itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Liberty
3 public schools with 1,009 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High School | 9-12 | 391 | 14.5 |
| Liberty Elementary School | K-5 | 351 | 13.5 |
| Union County Middle School | 6-8 | 267 | 13.4 |
Towns near Liberty
- West College Corner, IN7.3 mi · 545 people · home $121,200
- Connersville, IN11.5 mi · 13,324 people · home $106,300
- Lake Lakengren, OH13.2 mi · 3,387 people · home $211,400
- Oxford, OH13.2 mi · 23,035 people · home $238,000
- Centerville, IN13.5 mi · 2,748 people · home $149,200
- Richmond, IN13.8 mi · 35,720 people · home $114,400
- Camden, OH15.0 mi · 1,989 people · home $117,400
- Brookville, IN15.3 mi · 2,622 people · home $180,700
Liberty questions
Is Liberty, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Liberty scores better for retirees than 52% of Indiana towns and quieter than 93%. 26.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Liberty?
The median owner-occupied home in Liberty is valued at $122,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,500, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $698 a month.
What is the weather like in Liberty?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 24.9 inches of snow.
Does Liberty get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 25, 1961. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)