West Liberty, OH

Ohio · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
1,438 Population
$56,250 Median Income
$160,000 Home Value
$630 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
281 Violent Crime / 100K
40.0 yrs Median Age
18.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.4
Education

People

Population1,438
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,179/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 94.9%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita Income$31,029
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty Rate8.4%
County GDP$1,680M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$160,000
Zillow Value$296,812
Median Rent$630
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,092

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Depression27.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime281/100K
Property Crime957/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft112.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul26° / 73°
Rain43 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+95.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Work From Home15.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How West Liberty Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$56,250
Home Value$160,000
Median Rent$630
Poverty Rate8.4%
Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
Unemployment2.3%
Violent Crime281.4 /100K
Avg Temperature50.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,438
Population Density1,179 per sq mi
Median Age40.0 years
Male44.1%
Female55.9%
Male 44.1%
Female 55.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94.9% Black 0.3% Hispanic 1.5% Other 3.3%
White94.9%
Black or African American0.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.3%

Language

English Only98.4%
Spanish Speakers1.6%
English 98.4% Spanish 1.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.0%
Health Insurance96.1%

Income

25% below avg
Median Household Income$56,250
Per Capita Income$31,029
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,001
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$65,047

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.3%
Poverty Rate8.4%
Total Establishments (County)747
County GDP$1,680M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation54
Healthcare Facilities47
Retail Stores73
Manufacturing39
Total Establishments747

Industry Mix

Restaurants 54 Healthcare 47 Retail 73 Manufacturing 39

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$65,047
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,100

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.8 min
Work From Home15.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

43% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$160,000
Zillow Home Value Index$296,812

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied57.5%

Rental Costs

46% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$630

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedroom$1,092
3 Bedroom$1,388
4 Bedroom$1,550

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,100
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.56%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.0%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity25.4%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.1%
Regular Checkup77.2%
Premature Death Rate8,612 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access51.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)47
Restaurants (County)54

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime281.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape56.3 /100K
Robbery56.3 /100K
Aggravated Assault168.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime956.7 /100K
Burglary281.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft562.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft112.6 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

26°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation42.6 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,198 ft (365 m)
Land Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,179 per sq mi
Latitude40.2568°
Longitude-83.7584°
County FIPS39021

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.9%
D 24.2%

Republican +50.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
High School+95.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,179 per sq mi
Land Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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