The Town FilesLiberty County, Montana
1,952 people. The median home is worth $169,100 (typical Montana town: $249,800) and the median household earns $57,857.
Towns in Liberty County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 847 | $172,900 | $53,750 | 57.5 |
People and housing
| Liberty County | Typical Montana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,100 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $710 | $893 |
| Median household income | $57,857 | $63,249 |
| Median age | 39.8 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.8% | 10.9% |
Jobs and pay
513 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,372 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 245 storm events in Liberty County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Liberty County has been included in 10 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| August 30, 2018 | Flood | DR-4388: Flooding |
| May 24, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4271: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1996: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3253: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).