West Liberty is a small town of 3,821 in Iowa, with a median household income of $63,910
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Liberty stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Liberty is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Liberty city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.2
West Liberty's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Liberty costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Liberty, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$157,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$961
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,910
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
West Liberty's violent crime rate is 379.6 per 100,000 residents
— 0% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
379.6 /100k
Property Crime
271.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Liberty is served primarily by West Liberty Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Liberty, IA
National Avg
School District
West Liberty Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
70.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Liberty sees average highs of 29.3°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.5 inches of snow per year.
West Liberty's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Liberty roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $157,600 and median rent is $961/month.
West Liberty's violent crime rate is 379.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 271.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Liberty are operated by West Liberty Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Liberty, IA has a population of 3,821, a median household income of $63,910, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Liberty averages 29.3°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Liberty, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52776.
The population of West Liberty, Iowa is 3,821 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Liberty: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $157,600, median household income $63,910, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Liberty side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
