The Town FilesWest Liberty, West Virginia
Town in Ohio County · population 1,454 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,900
- Household income
- $43,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 20.7
West Liberty is a town of 1,454 people in Ohio County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $151,900, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better transit than 100% of West Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 97% of West Virginia towns, more of a college town than 95% of West Virginia towns.
How West Liberty ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West Liberty is worth $151,900, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $43,750, which is more affordable than 15% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,269 a month. 45.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Liberty | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,900 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $1,269 | $811 |
| Median household income | $43,750 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 45.5% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in West Liberty
| People | West Liberty | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20.7 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 5.1% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.9% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.6% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 1.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in West Liberty
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 22.3°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.2 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Liberty since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 21, 2021 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 21, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 14, 2014.
Severe weather in Ohio County since 1996
Ohio County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4884: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 24, 2024 | Flood | DR-4787: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4783: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Ohio County
Ohio County had 27,100 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,864 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in West Liberty itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in West Liberty
1 public school with 118 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty Elementary School | PK-5 | 118 | 16.9 |
Towns near West Liberty
- Bethany, WV3.4 mi · 781 people · home $110,600
- Beech Bottom, WV5.2 mi · 553 people · home $60,300
- Tiltonsville, OH5.3 mi · 1,259 people · home $106,300
- Yorkville, OH5.9 mi · 968 people · home $137,500
- West Alexander, PA6.1 mi · 565 people · home $165,600
- Brilliant, OH7.5 mi · 1,317 people · home $82,500
- Donegal, PA7.5 mi · 2,395 people · home $202,400
- Independence, PA8.1 mi · 1,515 people · home $190,600
West Liberty questions
Is West Liberty, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Liberty scores better for retirees than 65% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 22%. 5.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 20.7).
How much does a house cost in West Liberty?
The median owner-occupied home in West Liberty is valued at $151,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,750, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,269 a month.
What is the weather like in West Liberty?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 15.2 inches of snow.
Does West Liberty get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Liberty since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 21, 2021. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)