The Town FilesLiberty Center, Ohio
Village in Henry County · population 1,108 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,600
- Household income
- $77,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 39.9
Liberty Center is a village of 1,108 people in Henry County, Ohio. The median home is worth $161,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Ohio towns, better for families than 86% of Ohio towns, quieter than 86% of Ohio towns.
How Liberty Center ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Liberty Center is worth $161,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $77,917, which is more affordable than 83% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,125 a month. 77.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Liberty Center | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,125 | $914 |
| Median household income | $77,917 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 77.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Liberty Center
| People | Liberty Center | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Liberty Center
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 37.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty Center since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 5, 2010 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 1, 2007.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Henry County
Henry County had 10,585 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,637 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Liberty Center itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Liberty Center
3 public schools with 996 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Center Elementary School | K-4 | 393 | 16.4 |
| Liberty Center High School | 9-12 | 309 | 11.0 |
| Liberty Center Middle School | 5-10 | 294 | 17.3 |
Towns near Liberty Center
- McClure, OH6.1 mi · 700 people · home $86,600
- Napoleon, OH6.8 mi · 8,862 people · home $146,600
- Grand Rapids, OH7.9 mi · 925 people · home $173,700
- Delta, OH9.4 mi · 3,316 people · home $166,600
- Wauseon, OH10.2 mi · 7,568 people · home $152,600
- Swanton, OH11.6 mi · 3,897 people · home $172,700
- Whitehouse, OH12.2 mi · 4,990 people · home $269,200
- Weston, OH12.9 mi · 1,455 people · home $128,800
Liberty Center questions
Is Liberty Center, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Liberty Center scores better for retirees than 33% of Ohio towns and quieter than 86%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Liberty Center?
The median owner-occupied home in Liberty Center is valued at $161,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,917, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $1,125 a month.
What is the weather like in Liberty Center?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.3 inches of precipitation a year and 24.7 inches of snow.
Does Liberty Center get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty Center since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 5, 2010. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)