West Liberty, West Virginia

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Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 34.1%
(33.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for Black residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 13.3% for two or more races residents)

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.71
West Virginia average:

2.31
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Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.5%
West Virginia:

3.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +767 (+169.3%).
Most common industries in West Liberty, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (23.8%)
  • Educational services (18.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.7%)
  • Construction (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (26.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (11.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (11.5%)
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (28.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (21.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.9%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (8.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.7%)
  • Private households (3.9%)
  • Health care (3.5%)
Most common occupations in West Liberty, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (11.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (10.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.5%)
  • Other transportation occupations (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (13.7%)
  • Cashiers (12.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.8%)
  • Other transportation occupations (9.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (12.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (10.2%)
  • Cashiers (9.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)

Average climate in West Liberty, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

West Liberty, West Virginia average temperatures West Liberty, West Virginia average precipitation West Liberty, West Virginia humidity West Liberty, West Virginia wind speed West Liberty, West Virginia snowfall West Liberty, West Virginia sunshine West Liberty, West Virginia clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 81.4. This is about average.

City:

81.4
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.153. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.153
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 7.70. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.70
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 1.84. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.84
U.S.:

1.79
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 25.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 14.0. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.0
U.S.:

19.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 10.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.3
U.S.:

8.5
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 0.00418. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00418
U.S.:

0.00984

Tornado activity:

West Liberty-area historical tornado activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 30% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/8/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 33.3 miles away from the West Liberty town center killed one person and injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/3/1963, a category F3 tornado 39.2 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 70 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West Liberty-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 211.5 miles away from West Liberty center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.3 miles away from West Liberty center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 103.7 miles away from West Liberty center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 224.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 256.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/31/2011 at 20:05:01, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 66.3 miles away from West Liberty center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ohio County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
West Liberty topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near West Liberty:

  • JONES NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BEECH BOTTOM, WV)
  • RITZ AVENUE GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 7 miles away; WHEELING, WV)
  • COMMUNITY HOME CARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; WHEELING, WV)
  • VALLEY HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; RAYLAND, OH)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WHEELING, WV)
  • RAVEN AVENUE GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 9 miles away; WHEELING, WV)
  • REM-WV, INC., FLYNN AVENUE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; WHEELING, WV)

Amtrak station near West Liberty:

  • 10 miles: WHEELING (70 12TH ST.) - Bus Station

College/University in West Liberty:

  • West Liberty University (Full-time enrollment: 2,728; Location: 208 University Drive; Public; Website: www.westliberty.edu/; Offers Master's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near West Liberty:

  • Franciscan University of Steubenville (about 15 miles; Steubenville, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,572)
  • Pittsburgh Technical Institute (about 28 miles; Oakdale, PA; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Waynesburg University (about 29 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • Robert Morris University (about 32 miles; Moon Township, PA; FT enrollment: 4,823)
  • Community College of Allegheny County (about 37 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 13,486)
  • Point Park University (about 37 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 3,525)
  • Duquesne University (about 37 miles; Pittsburgh, PA; FT enrollment: 8,211)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: West Liberty Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in West Liberty: West Liberty Presbyterian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: West Liberty Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Schramm Studio of Fine Art Photography (Museums; 108 Walnut Street).

Birthplace of: Thomas Ewing - Politician.

Ohio County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

49.0%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

999 people in college/university student housing in 2010
667 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.6
West Virginia average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - West Liberty
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Liberty, WV (based on Ohio County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic13,1349
Mainline Protestant8,91935
Evangelical Protestant3,96325
Other1,6155
Black Protestant2342
Orthodox1801
None16,398-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Here:

3.16 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 10
Ohio County:

2.25 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Ohio County:

3.83 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 36
Ohio County:

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.8%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Ohio County:

31.7%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.0%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.6%
State:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

53.6%
West Virginia:

49.7%

Average BMI:
Here:

26.3
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
West Liberty:

20.2%
West Virginia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

16.9%
West Virginia:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
West Liberty:

6.8
West Virginia:

6.9

Overweight people:
West Liberty:

15.9%
West Virginia:

34.8%

General health condition:
West Liberty:

65.1%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

89.3%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of West Liberty, WV Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$18
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,240
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$8,211
Totals for Government 0$0 9$9,469

West Liberty government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $92,000 ($59.43)
    Regular Highways: $54,000 ($34.88)
    Police Protection: $15,000 ($9.69)

West Liberty government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $1,000 ($0.65)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $22,000 ($14.21)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $23,000 ($14.86)
    Fines and Forfeits: $7,000 ($4.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $6,000 ($3.88)
  • Tax - Property: $35,000 ($22.61)
    Amusements Sales: $29,000 ($18.73)
    Public Utilities Sales: $17,000 ($10.98)

West Liberty government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $82,000 ($52.97)

Businesses in West Liberty, WV

  • Domino's Pizza: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in West Liberty:

  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKKX (1600 AM; 5 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWCS (540 AM; 5 kW; CANONSBURG, PA; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBBD (1400 AM; 1 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVLY (1370 AM; 5 kW; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSTV (1340 AM; 1 kW; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WOMP (1290 AM; 1 kW; BELLAIRE, OH)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WPIT (730 AM; 5 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Liberty:

  • WGLZ (91.5 FM; WEST LIBERTY, WV; Owner: WEST LIBERTY STATE COLLEGE)
  • WVNP (89.9 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WVBC (88.1 FM; BETHANY, WV; Owner: BETHANY COLLEGE)
  • WOVK (98.7 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEGW (107.5 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOGH (103.5 FM; BURGETTSTOWN, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKWK-FM (97.3 FM; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEEL (95.7 FM; SHADYSIDE, OH; Owner: OHIO VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVKF (105.5 FM; BETHLEHEM, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W215BC (90.9 FM; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WOMP-FM (100.5 FM; BELLAIRE, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • W216AU (91.1 FM; MARTINS FERRY, OH; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WRKP (96.5 FM; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: RKP INTERNATIONAL CORP.)
  • WCDK (106.3 FM; CADIZ, OH; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS OHIO, LLC)
  • WJPA-FM (95.3 FM; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: WASHINGTON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOGF (104.3 FM; EAST LIVERPOOL, OH; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)
  • WSHH (99.7 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: RENDA B/CING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WLTJ (92.9 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPNT, INC.)
  • WBJV (88.9 FM; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WWSW-FM (94.5 FM; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around West Liberty:

  • WTRF-TV (Channel 7; WHEELING, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTOV-TV (Channel 9; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: WTOV-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W25CI (Channel 25; STEUBENVILLE, OH; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • W57BH (Channel 57; WEIRTON, WV; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • W28AS (Channel 28; BRIDGEPORT, OH; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)
  • W56DX (Channel 56; WHEELING,ETC., WV; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • WOUC-TV (Channel 44; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WPXI (Channel 11; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WPXI-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WTAE-TV (Channel 4; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WTAE HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WBGN-LP (Channel 59; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: BRUNO GOODWORTH NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPTG-LP (Channel 69; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: ABACUS TELEVISION)
  • WQEX (Channel 16; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • W65CG (Channel 65; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W20AN (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, PA; Owner: TURNPIKE TELEVISION)

West Liberty fatal accident list:

Sep 21, 2002 11:22 AM, Sr-88, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.1mTotal length
  • $470,000Total costs
  • 250Total average daily traffic
  • 17Total average daily truck traffic
  • 305Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in West Liberty)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

78 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 40.169889 Lon: -80.599417, Call Sign: WQDD637,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1200 MHz, Grant Date: 08/01/2005, Expiration Date: 08/01/2015, Cancellation Date: 10/03/2015, Certifier: Patrick Henry, Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc., N3211 County Road H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (262) 248-3000
  • Lat: 40.169889 Lon: -80.599417, Call Sign: WQGA582,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1200 MHz, Grant Date: 09/24/2016, Expiration Date: 11/28/2026, Certifier: Jeff Turner, Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc, 965 Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • West Liberty TS, Rt 88 At Locust Grove Road (Lat: 40.173333 Lon: -80.583889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Overall height: 34 m, Call Sign: WQFX383, Licensee ID: L00268142,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6685.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/2016, Expiration Date: 10/26/2026, Certifier: Jason D Griffith, Registrant: Wheeling Power Company
  • WEST LIBERTY, 600 Apple Pie Ridge Road (Lat: 40.176944 Lon: -80.595389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 78.3 m, Call Sign: WQKR786,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6063.80 MHz... (+42 more), Grant Date: 05/30/2019, Expiration Date: 08/26/2029, Certifier: William Ramsey Md, Registrant: West Virginia Emergency Management Division, 1700 Maccorkle Avenue Se, Suite 600, Charleston, WV 25314, Phone: (304) 414-5012, Email:
  • West Liberty (ATC), Apple Pie Ridge Road ( 092860 ) (Lat: 40.175750 Lon: -80.596528), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 74 m, Overall height: 76.5 m, Call Sign: WRDQ748,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 06/28/2019, Expiration Date: 06/28/2029, Certifier: Daniel B Griffiths, Registrant: Williams Energy Services, One Williams Center, Tulsa, OK 74102, Phone: (918) 573-5731, Fax: (918) 732-7599, Email:
  • W LIBERTY, .5 Mi N (Lat: 40.175889 Lon: -80.596444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 74 m, Overall height: 75.6 m, Call Sign: WHE610,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3710.00 MHz, 3710.00 MHz, 3730.00 MHz, 3730.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 3810.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 3810.00 MHz, 3890.00 MHz, 3890.00 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 01/03/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2009, Certifier: Karen Zacharia, Registrant: Mci Network Services, Inc., 2400 N. Glenville Dr., Dept/Loc 71216/107, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 729-6406, Fax: (972) 729-2690, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Rt.88, 0.5 Mile Ne (Lat: 40.173389 Lon: -80.584500), Call Sign: KQK775,
    Assigned Frequencies: 75.6800 MHz, 152.210 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2009, Certifier: A V Lauttamus Ii, Registrant: Attorney At Law, 2154 Wisconsin Avenue, Nw, Ste 250, Washington, DC 20007-2280, Phone: (202) 223-3772, Fax: (202) 315-3587, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: K8AOM, Licensee ID: L00252624, Grant Date: 02/07/1997, Expiration Date: 02/07/2007, Cancellation Date: 02/10/2009, Registrant: Robert W Schramm, Box 102 108 Walnut St, West Liberty, WV 26074
  • Call Sign: N8RSM, Licensee ID: L00176912, Grant Date: 10/25/2021, Expiration Date: 01/21/2032, Certifier: William G Wagner, Registrant: William G Wagner, 144 Harmony Lane, West Liberty, WV 26074

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$72,970
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2003 2002 2001 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0021.00

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 9. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 22 took place in 2009, and the least - 1 in 2004. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in West Liberty, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (53.5%), and Outside Fires (32.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in West Liberty, WV
    • 7653.5%Structure Fires
    • 4632.4%Outside Fires
    • 149.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 64.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for West Liberty, WV
Most common first names in West Liberty, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary783.4 years
Charles679.3 years
James673.2 years
William481.8 years
Dorothy377.3 years
Albert374.0 years
Henry359.0 years
Joseph379.7 years
Margaret389.0 years
Ralph375.4 years
Most common last names in West Liberty, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bonar483.5 years
Dodds381.0 years
Dawson384.0 years
Beck380.4 years
Miller380.7 years
Smith387.7 years
Smitley382.7 years
Mccausland290.5 years
Degarmo282.4 years
Boston269.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Liberty, WV
  • 75.8%Utility gas
  • 9.8%Wood
  • 6.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Electricity
  • 1.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Liberty, WV
  • 76.7%Utility gas
  • 20.4%Electricity
  • 2.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


West Liberty compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

West Liberty on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 100 safest cities (lowest city-data.com crime index)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) (population 1,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people leaving home to go to work at strange times (12 PM - 5 AM) (population 500+)"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest lead air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest lead air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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