The Town FilesLiberty, Mississippi
Town in Amite County · population 560 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $103,500
- Household income
- $43,529
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 46.4
Liberty is a town of 560 people in Amite County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $103,500, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more of a college town than 93% of Mississippi towns, better for retirees than 82% of Mississippi towns, hipper than 82% of Mississippi towns.
How Liberty ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Liberty is worth $103,500, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $43,529, which is more affordable than 75% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $479 a month. 78.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Liberty | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,500 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $479 | $820 |
| Median household income | $43,529 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.1% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.7% | — |
Who lives in Liberty
| People | Liberty | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.7% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.1% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.0% | 83.3% |
Weather in Liberty
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 36.7°F. About 61.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 16, 2019 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 17, 2022.
Severe weather in Amite County since 1996
Amite County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Amite County
Amite County had 2,038 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,409 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Liberty itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Liberty
4 public schools with 871 students, about 10.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMITE COUNTY ELEMENTARY | K-6 | 472 | 10.7 |
| AMITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 270 | 11.3 |
| AMITE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 129 | 8.6 |
| AMITE COUNTY VOC COMPLEX | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Liberty
- Gloster, MS13.2 mi · 897 people · home $73,000
- Centreville, MS16.6 mi · 1,258 people · home $67,400
- Magnolia, MS19.4 mi · 1,883 people · home $72,500
- McComb, MS20.1 mi · 12,413 people · home $98,700
- Bude, MS21.0 mi · 780 people · home $81,900
- Summit, MS21.2 mi · 1,505 people · home $113,600
- Kentwood, LA23.0 mi · 2,145 people · home $95,500
- Greensburg, LA24.2 mi · 629 people · home $188,800
Liberty questions
Is Liberty, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Liberty scores better for retirees than 82% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 78%. 33.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.4).
How much does a house cost in Liberty?
The median owner-occupied home in Liberty is valued at $103,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,529, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $479 a month.
What is the weather like in Liberty?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 36.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Liberty get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 16, 2019. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- 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)