West Liberty, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Richland County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
37 Population 73/sq mi density
$35,536 Median Income $31,989 per capita
$51,700 Home Value $170,826 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$35,536 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,700 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

West Liberty, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,536
53% below
$31,989 per capita
Home Value
$51,700
82% below
Zillow: $170,826
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
47%
Home Value
18%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Liberty a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Liberty residents earn a median household income of $35,536 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,989. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Liberty is $51,700 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,826. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

0.0% of adults in West Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Liberty has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population37
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$35,536
Per Capita$31,989
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$834M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$170,826
Housing Units24
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,994/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation483 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in West Liberty was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.