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West Liberty, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Richland County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
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 293 sunny days/yr
373 Violent Crime/100K 3,063 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
373 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
West Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation483 ft (147 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates38.8524°N, 88.0852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRichland County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.9 / 100
Community Resilience88.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 48 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 48 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 99 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 49 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 106 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 129 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 33 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 50 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 150 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 48 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 47 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 116 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 49 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 49 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 94 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 49 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 60 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 111 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 95 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 455 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 19 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 68 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 46 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 49 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 6 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 80 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 81 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 22, 1960 EF3 98 km 0
Feb 10, 1959 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in

West Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.3").

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