The Town FilesLiberty, Wisconsin
Town in Manitowoc County · population 1,245 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $283,200
- Household income
- $87,656
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 43.3
Liberty is a town of 1,245 people in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $283,200, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better transit than 91% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 83% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 79% of Wisconsin towns.
How Liberty ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Liberty is worth $283,200, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $87,656, which is more affordable than 48% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $683 a month. 96.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Liberty | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $283,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $683 | $951 |
| Median household income | $87,656 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 96.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 13.2% | — |
Who lives in Liberty
| People | Liberty | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Liberty
July highs average 76.9°F and January lows 13.4°F. About 31.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 7, 1980 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 28, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 12, 2000.
Severe weather in Manitowoc County since 1996
Manitowoc County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Manitowoc County
Manitowoc County had 33,444 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,550 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Liberty itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Towns near Liberty
- St. Nazianz, WI3.2 mi · 714 people · home $139,200
- Valders, WI3.7 mi · 952 people · home $170,500
- Eaton, WI5.6 mi · 814 people · home $270,900
- Newton, WI5.8 mi · 2,122 people · home $280,000
- Meeme, WI5.8 mi · 1,440 people · home $279,500
- Cato, WI6.8 mi · 1,621 people · home $272,100
- Centerville, WI7.6 mi · 631 people · home $284,700
- Schleswig, WI7.7 mi · 1,912 people · home $344,500
Liberty questions
Is Liberty, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Liberty scores better for retirees than 22% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 62%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.3).
How much does a house cost in Liberty?
The median owner-occupied home in Liberty is valued at $283,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,656, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $683 a month.
What is the weather like in Liberty?
July highs average 76.9°F and January lows 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.4 inches of precipitation a year and 40.6 inches of snow.
Does Liberty get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Liberty since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 7, 1980. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)