West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
West Liberty is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,568. Residents earn $43,333 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Liberty receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. West Liberty stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in West Liberty is $43,333, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in West Liberty is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
West Liberty is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
West Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,333 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $11,956 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,074 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,258 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,794 |
| County GDP | $5,057M |
| Restaurants | 140 |
| Healthcare | 229 |
| Retail | 186 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,676 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.06% |
| Commute Time | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $141,750 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,750 |
| 50% above US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,676 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.06% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% |
| Depression | 31.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,927/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,108 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1644°N, 80.5971°W |
| County FIPS | 54069 |
Winner: Republican by 26 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.3% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,439/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Restaurants | 140 |
| Retail Stores | 186 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |