How long is the commute from Liberal, MO?
Workers who live in Liberal, MO take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Liberal get to work
| Means of transportation | Liberal | Barton County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.3% (±6.9 points) | 84.2% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±5.6 points) | 5.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±4.0 points) | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±5.4 points) | 7.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Liberal, the average commute is not measurably different from Barton County (23.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Liberal, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barton County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Barton County, Liberal ranks 7 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 571 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Liberal
| Vehicles available | Liberal | Barton County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±6.2 points) | 8.8% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% (±12.4 points) | 24.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±11.6 points) | 33.4% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.1% (±10.3 points) | 33.7% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Liberal, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barton County (8.8%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Liberal
| Liberal | Barton County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±5.4 points) | 7.8% (±2.5 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±4.7 points) | 91.0% (±2.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.8% (±6.4 points) | 82.7% (±3.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Liberal, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Barton County (82.7%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Liberal
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | — | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Ozark Township (Barton County) | 3.4 mi | 38.2 minutes (±15.2) | Not measurably different |
| Leroy Township | 3.7 mi | 31.3 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Barton City Township | 5.0 mi | 14.2 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Mulberry | 5.8 mi | 32.2 minutes (±18.9) | Not measurably different |
| Central Township | 6.1 mi | 35.9 minutes (±19.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mindenmines | 6.5 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 8.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| South West Township | 9.7 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Barton City Township, MO (14.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Barton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ozark Township (Barton County) | 38.2 minutes (±15.2) |
| 2 | Central Township | 35.9 minutes (±19.4) |
| 3 | Doylesport Township | 32.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Leroy Township | 31.3 minutes (±9.8) |
| 5 | Northfork Township | 29.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Golden City Township | 26.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Liberal | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Union Township (Barton County) | 22.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Golden City | 22.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Lamar | 21.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 10 (tie) | City Township | 21.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 12 | South West Township | 21.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Mindenmines | 21.0 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Barton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Liberal
How long is the average commute in Liberal?
Workers who live in Liberal, MO take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Liberal without a car?
9.2% of households in Liberal have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Liberal?
3.8% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Liberal worked from home, and 85.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberal city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberal city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberal city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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