At a Glance
Median Income
$74,107
$34,586 per capita
Home Value
$177,700
Zillow: $200,800
Median Rent
$930/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
17.6% smoking rate
How Libertyville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Libertyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Libertyville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Libertyville residents earn a median household income of $74,107 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,586. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Libertyville is $177,700 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,800. Median rent is $930/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
14.7% of adults in Libertyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Libertyville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population373
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density731/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,107
Per Capita$34,586
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,700
Rent$930
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$200,800
Housing Units159
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation762 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Libertyville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.