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Seward County includes two towns, Liberal with a population of 22,000 and a smaller town, Kismet.
There is a variety of things to do in Seward County including hunting fishing and golfing. Liberal has a nice waterpark, three golf courses and a miniature golf course. It is the home of a semi-pro baseball team, the Liberal BeeJays, and the International Pancake Race which is held on Shrove Tuesday.
Liberal also has the fifth largest air museum in the nation, Mid-America Air Museum. Liberal is an exciting community that holds many events throughout the year including a county fair, PRCA Rodeo, air show, duck festival, baseball tournaments and a Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Liberal is also the home of Dorothy and the Land of Oz Museum and hosts Oz-Fest every two years in October. Kismet hosts the Little Worlds Fair each year over Labor Day weekend.
Because of our diverse population, there are many dining opportunities including Mexican, Chinese, Italian and American cuisine. There are many really nice parks where you can relax, walk or ride a bike.
Includes Cities/Towns: Kismet, Liberal.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
You can golf on one of 3 golf courses, play miniature golf, swim at the waterpark, hunt pheasant and quail, fish at Arkalon Park, play tennis on one of several courts, attend a semi-pro baseball game, relax in one of the beautiful parks, attend a class at the community college or visit one of the many museums Liberal has to offer.
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
The Baker Art Center holds art classes and hosts many exhibits throughout the year.
Live on Stage II presents a concert series each year.
Seward County Community College/Area Technical School students, Liberal High School students and Rainbow Players present stage plays.
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
SkyWest Airlines flies a 50 passenger jet to and from Denver several times a day.
The city bus line travels over much of the town with numerous stops to take people to work or shopping for a minimal fee.
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
Southwest Medical Center is a regional hospital that offers quality healthcare services and 24-hour emergency care. Emergency air transport services and assisted living facilities are also available.
There is also a VA Clinic.
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Seward County, Kansas?
For those of you that retire in Seward County, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!
Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 30's and highs in the upper 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 20's. Expect a few days of rain.
If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Seward County such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.
Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the low 90's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.
If you retire in Seward County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a few days above 90°. Expect a few days of rain.
Monthly Temperature Ranges
Month
Low
Avg
High
Jan
20
F°
34
F°
48
F°
Feb
23
F°
38
F°
52
F°
Mar
31
F°
46
F°
61
F°
Apr
40
F°
55
F°
71
F°
May
51
F°
65
F°
79
F°
Jun
60
F°
75
F°
89
F°
Jul
65
F°
80
F°
94
F°
Aug
64
F°
78
F°
92
F°
Sep
55
F°
70
F°
85
F°
Oct
42
F°
57
F°
72
F°
Nov
30
F°
44
F°
59
F°
Dec
21
F°
34
F°
48
F°
Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
Month
Days Greater Than 90 F°
Days Less Than 32 F°
Days Less Than 0 F°
Jan
0
30
0
Feb
0
24
1
Mar
0
17
0
Apr
1
5
0
May
5
0
0
Jun
14
0
0
Jul
23
0
0
Aug
21
0
0
Sep
10
0
0
Oct
2
3
0
Nov
0
19
0
Dec
0
29
1
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
1
"
2
20
%
Feb
1
"
3
23
%
Mar
1
"
5
29
%
Apr
2
"
5
36
%
May
3
"
7
48
%
Jun
3
"
7
57
%
Jul
3
"
6
60
%
Aug
2
"
6
60
%
Sep
2
"
5
52
%
Oct
2
"
4
40
%
Nov
1
"
3
28
%
Dec
1
"
3
21
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
4
"
4
2
Feb
3
"
3
2
Mar
5
"
2
2
Apr
1
"
0
0
May
0
"
0
0
Jun
0
"
0
0
Jul
0
"
0
0
Aug
0
"
0
0
Sep
0
"
0
0
Oct
0
"
0
0
Nov
1
"
1
1
Dec
4
"
3
2
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Cost of Living for
Seward County, KS
Seward County, Kansas cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:
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Adult communities
Gated communities
Rental units
Affordable Housing
Group homes
Residential care facility
Apartments
Houses
RV Parks
Assisted Living
Nursing homes
State veteran home
Condos
Over 50 Communities
Liberal has two nice RV parks, three nursing homes and one assisted living facility. There are some condos downtown and several nice adult community living areas. There are also numerous apartment complexes and many lovely homes.
Senior Assistance in
Seward County, KS
Seward County, Kansas offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
Liberal has a busy senior center that offers Meals on Wheels. Transportation is available around town and home health services are available to those who need it.
What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Seward County Offer For Retirees?
Our local hospital has a volunteer hospital auxiliary and the local chamber and other civic clubs can use volunteers.
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