Economy & Jobs — Liberal, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,250 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,800 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,159 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.9% |
| In Labor Force | 370 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Finance Insurance | 18.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.9% |
| Retail | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.