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Liberal is a city in and the county seat of Seward County, Kansas, United States. As of 2024, the population of the city was 18,743. It is located in southwestern Kansas, along U.S. Route 54 highway, near the Kansas-Oklahoma state line. Liberal is the home of Seward County Community College.

Founded by a settler named S.S. Rogers who would give water away for free to travelers passing through, they would reply with, “That is mighty Liberal of you” hence our namesake of Liberal.

Liberal is located at the crossroads of Highway 83 and Highway 54. Liberal’s elevation is 2,835. The city spans 11.75 square miles. Temperatures average from 34.1 °F in January to 79.3 °F in July. On average, Liberal receives 20.15 inches of precipitation annually.

Natural gas was discovered west of town, in what would become part of the massive Panhandle-Hugoton Gas Field in 1920. In 1952 oil was discovered southwest of town and in 1963 the largest helium plant in the world was opened called National Helium.

Energy and agriculture are the main economic drivers of the area. Natural resources include oil, natural gas, water, gravel, and sand. The beef industry (ranches, feed lots and packing plants) is Liberal’s largest source of employment. Hard winter wheat corn milo alfalfa and cotton are common crops. Trucking is a major industry. Dairies and pork processors are a growing business.

The primary demand generators in Liberal, Kansas can be grouped into industrial/business, healthcare, education, transportation, meetings/events, and tourism.

Liberal, Kansas, offers a unique blend of Wizard of Oz nostalgia and aviation history, centered around Dorothy's House, the Mid-America Air Museum, and the annual International Pancake Day Race. Visitors can explore Seward County’s history, enjoy local parks, and experience the Baker Arts Center. It's a charming stop in southwest Kansas known for its friendly, "liberal" history