Iowa
West Liberty is a small town in Iowa with a population of 3,795. Residents earn $66,132 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Liberty receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. West Liberty offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Liberty is $66,132, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in West Liberty is $169,500, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
West Liberty is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 886 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
West Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 50.2% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 49.8% |
| 272% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,132 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,015 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,223 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,292 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,233 |
| County GDP | $3,242M |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Healthcare | 99 |
| Retail | 128 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,864 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.87% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $169,500 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $214,316 |
| Census Median Rent | $871 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,864 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.87% |
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,717/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Total Violent | 134.3/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 107.4/100K |
| Total Property | 886.1/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 161.1/100K |
| Theft | 698.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 26.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 687 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5730°N, 91.2626°W |
| County FIPS | 19139 |
Winner: Republican by 14.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.3% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,144/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Retail Stores | 128 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |