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West Liberty, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Muscatine County County
West Liberty, IA
At a Glance
How West Liberty Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Liberty's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Liberty a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Liberty residents earn a median household income of $66,132 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,015. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,233 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Liberty is $169,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,316. Median rent is $871/month, with 22.9% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
West Liberty reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 886/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in West Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 74.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Liberty has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.