Liberal Missouri Map

About Liberal, Missouri

Liberal is a locality in Barton County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 747. The population density is 355.2 people per km². Liberal is located at 37.5581°N, 94.5200°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64762.

Liberal, Missouri, unfolds across a landscape of rolling, verdant plains, where the sky feels vast and an endless blue canvas. It lies 32.7 miles north of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 359°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Arma. The land, a gentle swell and dip, is softened by the tireless work of time and cultivation, giving way to fields of grain that shimmer under the broad Missouri sun. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of storytellers, stand sentinel along the infrequent creek beds, their shadows lengthening across the rich, dark earth as the day wanes. The air itself carries a quiet hum, a blend of distant tractors and the chirping of unseen crickets, a subtle symphony of rural life that speaks of continuity and deep roots. The story of Liberal is one etched in the soil and the memory of its people, a narrative of resilience and honest work. Founded by settlers drawn to the fertile ground and the promise of a new beginning, the town has long drawn its lifeblood from agriculture, particularly the cultivation of corn and soybeans that carpet the surrounding countryside. The local economy, while modest, is buoyed by this enduring connection to the land, with small businesses and agricultural cooperatives forming the backbone of its commerce. It’s a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather informs the present, a gentle reminder of the generations who have shaped Liberal into the quiet, enduring community it is today.

About This Liberal Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Liberal, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.558102, -94.519955. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Liberal and Barton County.

Detailed location data for Liberal includes the ZIP code (64762), telephone area code (816), county seat of Barton County (Lamar), and school district assignment (Liberal R-II School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Liberal is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.