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Population in 2014: 3,235 (95% urban, 5% rural). Population change since 2000: +7.5%
 
Males: 1,469  (45.4%)
Females: 1,766  (54.6%)
Median resident age:  43.6 years
South Carolina median age:  39.1 years

Zip codes: 29657.

Estimated median household income in 2016: $37,035 (it was $31,055 in 2000)
Liberty:

$37,035
SC:

$49,501

Estimated per capita income in 2016: $21,952 (it was $15,327 in 2000)

Liberty town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2016: $108,156 (it was $68,200 in 2000)
Liberty:

$108,156
SC:

$153,900

Mean prices in 2016: All housing units: $180,233; Detached houses: $215,528; Townhouses or other attached units: $264,847; In 2-unit structures: $54,628; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $98,726; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $88,502; Mobile homes: $54,545

Median gross rent in 2016: $676.

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  • Races in Liberty, SC (2010)

    Liberty races chart
    • 2,77184.8%White alone
    • 2979.1%Black alone
    • 1314.0%Hispanic
    • 511.6%Two or more races
    • 140.4%Asian alone
    • 40.1%American Indian alone
    • 10.03%Other race alone

Races in Liberty detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Liberty: 85.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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Ancestries: American (29.3%), Irish (21.3%), English (12.0%), Scotch-Irish (3.2%), Scottish (2.1%), African (1.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1005 feet

Land area: 4.27 square miles.

Population density: 758 people per square mile   (low).

Liberty,SC real estate house value index trend

Liberty, South Carolina map

For population 25 years and over in Liberty:

  • High school or higher: 81.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Liberty town:

  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 50.6%
  • Separated: 5.7%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

85 residents are foreign born (2.3% Latin America).

This town:

2.6%
South Carolina:

4.8%



According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Liberty, South Carolina as of April 19, 2018.
The ratio of number of residents in Liberty to the number of sex offenders is 334 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2016: $545 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2016: $358 (0.3%)

Liberty satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greenville, SC (18.0 miles , pop. 56,002).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (109.6 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (549.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Norris, SC (1.9 miles ), Arial, SC (2.2 miles ), Easley, SC (2.5 miles ), Pickens, SC (2.5 miles ), Central, SC (2.6 miles ), Six Mile, SC (2.7 miles ), Clemson, SC (3.1 miles ), Brushy Creek, SC (3.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $105,100
  • 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $71,500
  • 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $61,600
  • 2006: 12 buildings, average cost: $115,500
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $127,400
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $95,800
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $114,500
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $166,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $121,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 34.79 N, Longitude: 82.69 W

Area code: 864

Liberty household income distribution Liberty home values distribution

Property values in Liberty, SC


Crime rates in Liberty by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016
Murders 00000000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 21000110100125
per 100,000 64.932.80.00.00.033.032.70.032.50.00.030.762.0154.2
Robberies 11000111013100
per 100,000 32.532.80.00.00.033.032.732.60.030.290.730.70.00.0
Assaults 612154661116109763
per 100,000 194.732.865.8494.1131.1197.8196.3358.3519.6302.4272.0215.1185.992.5
Burglaries 141416292516252146178373937
per 100,000 454.4459.6526.5955.2819.4527.4817.8684.01,494.0514.1241.81,136.71,208.61,141.3
Theft 68607399761031201061021649179105112
per 100,000 2,207.11,969.82,402.13,260.92,491.03,394.93,925.43,452.83,312.84,959.22,750.12,427.03,253.83,454.7
Auto thefts 6747651487911966
per 100,000 194.7229.8131.6230.6196.7164.8458.0260.6227.3272.1332.4276.5185.9185.1
Arson N/A0011000000000
per 100,000 N/A0.00.032.932.80.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 283.8) 245.9179.1163.0314.6199.0261.7326.1288.3385.2325.7235.1275.6316.4374.8

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Crime rate in Liberty detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 15 (10 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.08
South Carolina average:

2.85
Unemployment in September 2015:
Here:

5.6%
South Carolina:

5.8%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -450 (-13.0%).
Most common industries in 2016 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (31%)
  • Retail trade (16%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (33%)
  • Manufacturing (18%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
Most common occupations in 2016 (%)
Males Females
  • Production occupations (33%)
  • Construction and extraction occupations (14%)
  • Transportation occupations (12%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (11%)
  • Management occupations (7%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention, and other protective service workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Sales and related occupations (5%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (21%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (13%)
  • Healthcare support occupations (10%)
  • Personal care and service occupations (9%)
  • Production occupations (8%)
  • Business and financial operations occupations (8%)
  • Sales and related occupations (8%)

Work and jobs in Liberty: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Liberty, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Liberty-area historical tornado activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 7% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the Liberty town center injured 40 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/27/1994, a category F3 tornado 18.9 miles away from the town center injured 37 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Liberty-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above South Carolina state average. It is 82% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 64.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 100.0 miles away from Liberty center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Depth: 12.2 mi) earthquake occurred 168.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 246.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 196.2 miles away from Liberty center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 168.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pickens County (7) is smaller than the US average (13).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 2, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Liberty topographic map

Birthplace of: Fred Chapman (baseball) - Baseball player, William A. McWhorter - Army Medal of Honor recipient.

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Liberty: William A. McWhorter.

Hospitals and medical centers near Liberty:

  • MAJESTY HEALTH AND REHAB OF EASLEY, LLC (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; EASLEY, SC)
  • DHEC REGION 2 HOME HEALTH SVS (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; PICKENS, SC)
  • DSI EASLEY RENAL CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; EASLEY, SC)
  • BAPTIST EASLEY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; EASLEY, SC)
  • PALMETTO BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; EASLEY, SC)
  • REDEEMER HEALTH AND REHAB OF PICKENS, LLC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; PICKENS, SC)
  • MANNA HEALTH AND REHAB OF PICKENS, LLC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; PICKENS, SC)

located in Liberty:

Amtrak stations near Liberty:

  • 11 miles: CLEMSON (U.S. 123 & STATE HWY. 133) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 17 miles: GREENVILLE (1120 W. WASHINGTON ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Operable nuclear power plants near Liberty:

  • 17 miles: Oconee 1 and 2 in Seneca, SC.
  • 17 miles: Oconee 3 in Seneca, SC.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Liberty:

  • Clemson University (about 12 miles; Clemson, SC; Full-time enrollment: 20,131)
  • Tri-County Technical College (about 12 miles; Pendleton, SC; FT enrollment: 5,174)
  • Furman University (about 18 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,988)
  • Greenville Technical College (about 19 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 9,859)
  • Anderson University (about 20 miles; Anderson, SC; FT enrollment: 2,510)
  • Bob Jones University (about 20 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 3,308)
  • North Greenville University (about 27 miles; Tigerville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,341)

Public high schools in Liberty:

Public elementary/middle schools in Liberty:

  • LIBERTY ELEMENTARY (Students: 854, Location: 251 NORTH HILLCREST STREET, Grades: PK-5)
  • LIBERTY MIDDLE (Students: 701, Location: 125 FALCON LANE, Grades: 6-8)
  • CHASTAIN ROAD ELEMENTARY (Location: 940 CHASTAIN ROAD, Grades: PK-5)
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User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Liberty United Methodist Church 310 Mae Street

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Notable locations in Liberty: Liberty Town Hall (A), Liberty Fire Department - Station Two (B), Liberty Fire Department (C), Pickens County Library - Sarlin Branch Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Liberty include: Liberty Church of God (A), Calumet Baptist Church (B), Restoration Church of Christ of Latterday Saints (C), Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church (D), New Hope Baptist Church (E), Liberty Presbyterian Church (F), First Baptist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Grant Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Liberty include: Liberty High School Football Stadium (1), Liberty Athletic Complex (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Pickens County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 63.1. This is about average.

City:

63.1
U.S.:

74.7

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2011 was 0.187. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.187
U.S.:

0.293

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 8.63. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.63
U.S.:

6.40

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 0.167. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.167
U.S.:

1.912

Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 23.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.0
U.S.:

32.0

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 13.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.5
U.S.:

20.0

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 9.00. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.00
U.S.:

9.35

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2011 was 0.00372. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00372
U.S.:

0.01376
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2016: 17.5%
(18.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.9% for Black residents)
Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
South Carolina:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  65.2%
Whole state:  67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.6%
Whole state:  6.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
8 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
5 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Liberty, South Carolina environmental map by EPA

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Banks with branches in Liberty (2011 data):

  • SunTrust Bank: Liberty Branch 772 at 5 W Main St, branch established on 1921/01/01. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc.: Liberty Branch at 2 West Main Street, branch established on 1957/03/01. Info updated 2011/08/24: Bank assets: $8,104.0 mil, Deposits: $6,880.8 mil, headquarters in Columbia, SC, positive income, 197 total offices, Holding Company: First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%) in 2016

School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2016

Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
South Carolina average:

11.7

Liberty travel time to work - commute Liberty mode of transportation to work chart

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016

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Religion statistics for Liberty town (based on Pickens County data)

ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant46,242147
Mainline Protestant9,64032
Catholic2,8683
Other9637
Black Protestant4755
None59,036-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17
Pickens County:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Pickens County:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 49
Pickens County:

4.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 85
Here:

7.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.3%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Pickens County:

27.3%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.8%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.4%
South Carolina:

48.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

40.4%
South Carolina:

45.1%

Average BMI:
Liberty:

29.0
State:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Liberty:

24.0%
South Carolina:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.8%
South Carolina:

11.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Liberty:

6.8
South Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

32.9%
South Carolina:

34.4%

General health condition:
Liberty:

51.6%
State:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.5%
South Carolina:

79.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Liberty, SC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2012)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$5,748$34,4881$434
Other Government Administration 1$2,887$34,6446$2,125
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$682
Police Protection - Officers 11$30,739$33,5330$0
Police - Other 5$9,759$23,4220$0
Firefighters 8$21,179$31,7692$753
Solid Waste Management 5$11,039$26,4942$3,118
Sewerage 2$6,514$39,0840$0
Parks and Recreation 2$5,661$33,9662$1,732
Water Supply 2$6,514$39,0841$1,603
Totals for Government 38$100,040$31,59215$10,447

Liberty government finances - Expenditure in 2002 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $976,000 ($301.70)
    Police Protection: $602,000 ($186.09)
    Fire Protection: $270,000 ($83.46)
    Central Staff Services: $230,000 ($71.10)
    Solid Waste Management: $148,000 ($45.75)
    Regular Highways: $100,000 ($30.91)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $9,000 ($2.78)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000 ($0.31)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($0.93)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $104,000 ($32.15)
    Police Protection: $100,000 ($30.91)
    General - Other: $29,000 ($8.96)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($1.24)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,062,000 ($328.28)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $17,000 ($5.26)

Liberty government finances - Revenue in 2002 (per resident):

  • Charges - All Other: $87,000 ($26.89)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $314,000 ($97.06)
    All Other: $40,000 ($12.36)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $209,000 ($64.61)
    All Other: $157,000 ($48.53)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $69,000 ($21.33)
    Interest Earnings: $17,000 ($5.26)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,146,000 ($354.25)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $140,000 ($43.28)
    All Other: $17,000 ($5.26)
  • Tax - NEC: $330,000 ($102.01)
    Property: $255,000 ($78.83)
    Public Utilities: $179,000 ($55.33)
    Other Selective Sales: $1,000 ($0.31)

Liberty government finances - Debt in 2002 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $286,000 ($88.41)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $46,000 ($14.22)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $10,000 ($3.09)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $280,000 ($86.55)
    Other, NEC: $18,000 ($5.56)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $18,000 ($5.56)
    Water Utilities: $6,000 ($1.85)

Liberty government finances - Cash and Securities in 2002 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $883,000 ($272.95)

6.74% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($35,192 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.74%
South Carolina average:

6.90%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
from Greenville County, SC  1.79% ($31,396 average AGI)
from Anderson County, SC  1.03% ($34,084)
from Oconee County, SC  0.53% ($36,337)


7.14% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($32,856 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.14%
South Carolina average:

6.53%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($83 average AGI)
Pickens County:

0.04%
South Carolina average:

0.09%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
to Greenville County, SC  1.85% ($32,441 average AGI)
to Anderson County, SC  1.16% ($31,168)
to Oconee County, SC  0.47% ($34,286)

Strongest AM radio stations in Liberty:

  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTBI (1540 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PICKENS, SC; Owner: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WELP (1360 AM; 5 kW; EASLEY, SC)
  • WRIX (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; HOMELAND PARK, SC; Owner: AM 1020 INCORPORATED)
  • WGVL (1440 AM; 5 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYRD (1330 AM; 5 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WANS (1280 AM; 5 kW; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: FM 103 INC.)
  • WGCR (720 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PISGAH FOREST, NC; Owner: ANCHOR BAPTIST BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WDAB (1580 AM; 5 kW; TRAVELERS REST, SC; Owner: DABNEY-ADAMSON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMUU (1260 AM; 5 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WMUU, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Liberty:

  • WJMZ-FM (107.3 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WESC-FM (92.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMUU-FM (94.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WMUU, INC.)
  • WEPR (90.1 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WLFJ-FM (89.3 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WHZT (98.1 FM; SENECA, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WROQ (101.1 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: OBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBZT-FM (96.7 FM; MAULDIN, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMYI (102.5 FM; HENDERSONVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSPA-FM (98.9 FM; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFBC-FM (93.7 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • W218AD (91.5 FM; BREVARD, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WOLI (103.9 FM; EASLEY, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • W220CD (91.9 FM; ENKA, NC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WSSL-FM (100.5 FM; GRAY COURT, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTPT (93.3 FM; FOREST CITY, NC; Owner: UPSTATE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCCP-FM (104.9 FM; CLEMSON, SC; Owner: GOLDEN CORNERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTBI-FM (91.7 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: TABERNACLE BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE)
  • W237AR (95.3 FM; HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Liberty:

  • WHNS (Channel 21; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WBSC-TV (Channel 40; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: ANDERSON (WFBC-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WYFF (Channel 4; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WYFF HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W22AC (Channel 22; HARTWELL & ROYSTON, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WASV-TV (Channel 62; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WNTV (Channel 29; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • W05AO (Channel 5; PICKENS, SC; Owner: WLOS LICENSEE, LLC)
Liberty fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2014

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2014 (per 100,000 population)

See more detailed statistics of Liberty fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2014 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 21m69ftTotal length
  • $2,109,000Total costs
  • 11,500Total average daily traffic
  • 574Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,880Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

114 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Liberty)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Liberty, SC)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

46 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Liberty)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3259F , Serial Number: 670052, Airworthiness Date: 07/13/1967
    Registrant (Individual): Scott J Brown, 104 Golden Springs Dr, Liberty, SC 29657
  • Aircraft: JUST AIRCRAFT ESCAPADE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3799A , Serial Number: JAESC0051, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 12/08/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Hubert D Patrick, 226 Melton Rd, Liberty, SC 29657
  • Aircraft: ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 112TC (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 128 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4618W , Serial Number: 13108, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 10/07/1976
    Registrant (Individual): Leslie Jr Guiher, 151 Greenbriar Dr, Liberty, SC 29657
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 74584 , Serial Number: 1895, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 09/21/1961
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Charles M Trotter, 193 Rices Creek Rd, Liberty, SC 29657, Other Owners: Melissa R Trotter
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7545W , Serial Number: 28-1478, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 12/10/1963
    Registrant (Corporation): 7545w LLC, Po Box 687, Liberty, SC 29657
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 152 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 89056 , Serial Number: 15282613, Airworthiness Date: 10/04/1978
    Registrant (Individual): Philip B Fricks, 240 Airport Rd, Liberty, SC 29657

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED7$104,1315$100,72013$108,2951$33,2102$64,8501$24,650
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$33,3901$38,4601$95,0901$32,3400$01$32,860
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$61,7901$182,1409$110,1241$58,3800$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$64,3300$05$118,9341$71,6700$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$63,9800$02$88,8000$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0110.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$96,1401$205,040
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$95,090
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$77,260
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0110.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

Drinking water stations with addresses in Liberty that have no violations reported:

  • SOUTHSIDE W/D (3920010) (Population served: 8,613, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
  • LIBERTY CITY OF (3910003) (Population served: 3,009, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 87
  • Hazardous Condition: 28
  • Service Call: 3
  • Good Intent Call: 5

Incident types - Liberty

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Liberty, SC
Most common first names in Liberty, SC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James10870.0 years
William8470.5 years
John6672.4 years
Mary6175.0 years
George3374.7 years
Charles3267.6 years
Robert3162.8 years
Betty2370.2 years
Joseph2270.8 years
David2162.4 years
Most common last names in Liberty, SC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith6073.6 years
Gilstrap3773.9 years
Kelley2576.6 years
Moore2565.3 years
Gillespie2473.8 years
Porter2476.4 years
Davis2175.8 years
Watson2078.2 years
Ellenburg2076.8 years
Alexander1970.6 years

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (64%)
  • Utility gas (34%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)

Businesses in Liberty, SC

  • CVS: 1
  • Domino's Pizza: 1
  • Subway: 1

Liberty compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
There are 8 pilots and 21 other airmen in this city.
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