Pest control · Liberty, Missouri
Pest control in Liberty, MO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 72% of Liberty's homes are detached houses[1], and 8% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Liberty, in Clay County — ZIP 64068, counts 31,319 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Liberty at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 31,319[2]+3.9% since 2020
- County
- Clay[2]
- Land area
- 29.7 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 72%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 8%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,056[2][3]the 5th-least dense of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 27%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +3.9%[2]the 7th-slowest-growing of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 29.7 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Liberty data for pest control
Liberty counts 31,319 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 3.9% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 29.7 square miles holding 1,056 residents per square mile, the 10th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Clay County, with ZIP code 64068[3].
Building amid 3.9% growth since 2020 pushes construction into previously open land, which stirs up the pests already living there — and denser housing gives them more neighboring homes to visit.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 64068[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Gladstone (7.7 mi W), Kearney (8.5 mi N) and Independence (11.4 mi S)[3].
72% of Liberty's 12,085 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-highest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Gladstone (66%), Kearney (80%), and Independence (71%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
8% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-lowest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover; Gladstone (5%), Kearney (29%), and Independence (4%) nearby), and population changed +3.9% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,056 people live per square mile of land across 29.7 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-least dense of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
27% of households rent and 73% own[1].
Finding pest control help around Liberty
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Liberty area — ZIP code 64068.
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
The Liberty numbers behind this page
| Measure | Liberty | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 23 | 15 | 8 more |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,056 | 1,622 | 35% less dense |
| Renter-occupied | 27% | 32% | 5 pts lower |
| Growth since 2020 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 1 pts slower |
| Detached single-family | 72% | 72% | about the same |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1986 | same as median |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Kansas City–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 1,056 | 3.9% | 31,319 |
| Gladstone 7.7 mi | 3,403 | 1.6% | 27,497 |
| Kearney 8.5 mi | 847 | 8.6% | 11,296 |
| Independence 11.4 mi | 1,560 | -1.0% | 121,675 |
| Excelsior Springs 11.7 mi | 998 | 2.5% | 10,819 |
| Parkville 15.4 mi | 608 | 26.6% | 9,093 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 12,085 |
| Detached single-family | 8,753 (72%) |
| Occupied homes | 11,568 |
| Owner-occupied | 8,442 (73%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,126 (27%) |
| Median home value | $283,300 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 269 | 2.2% | ±152 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 680 | 5.6% | ±156 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,061 | 17.1% | ±316 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2,275 | 18.8% | ±307 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,898 | 15.7% | ±324 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,620 | 13.4% | ±232 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,326 | 11.0% | ±325 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 912 | 7.5% | ±257 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 221 | 1.8% | ±130 |
| 1939 or earlier | 823 | 6.8% | ±184 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Liberty's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 64068 | 100% | 34% |
pest control questions from Liberty homeowners
My Liberty home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 8% of Liberty homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Liberty. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 27% of Liberty households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 64068[4], Clay County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Gladstone (7.7 mi), Kearney (8.5 mi), and Independence (11.4 mi)[3].
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NOAA Storm Events Database
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.