West Liberty, Kentucky
West Liberty is a city of 3,295 people in Morgan County, Kentucky.
Why visit West Liberty
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Judge John E. Cooper House and Morgan County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in West Liberty
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Liberty
West Liberty is a home rule-class city in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It is the county seat of Morgan County. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 3,215. It is located along the Licking River at the junction of Kentucky Route 7 and U.S.
From the Wikipedia article West Liberty, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks4
Judge John E. Cooper House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Single-family detached home in West Liberty, Kentucky
Morgan County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic courthouse in West Liberty, Kentucky, USA
Christian Church of West Liberty
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes3
History
By 1816, an early settlement at the town site was called "Wells Mills". When Morgan County was founded in 1823, the settlement was incorporated to become the county seat. It chose the name "West Liberty" in the belief that Pikeville, Kentucky, would be called "Liberty" when it incorporated. West Liberty is actually 100 miles (160 km) east of Liberty, Kentucky.
Three Civil War skirmishes were fought near West Liberty, and much of the town was burned during the war, including the courthouse. It was replaced after the war, and a fourth courthouse was built in 1907.
From the History section of West Liberty, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
163 Pine Acres Lane, West Liberty
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Morgan County Area Technology Center
School · 1.8 mi
162 Road To Success, West Liberty
Woodsbend Youth Development Center
School · 3.6 mi
163 Woodsbend Boys Camp Rd, West Liberty
Healthcare1
Map of West Liberty
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 22°F | 3.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 24°F | 3.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 30°F | 4.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 38°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 49°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 61°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 30°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 26°F | 4.2 in | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for W Liberty 3Nw (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Morgan County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-11-26: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pike County Airport (PVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 45 miles away.
- Salyersville 16 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Morehead 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Jackson 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Paintsville 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Olive Hill 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Owingsville 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Prestonsburg 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Stanton 33 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Beattyville 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Grayson 34 mi northeast, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown West Liberty, Kentucky, W.marsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Judge John E. Cooper House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan County, Kentucky courthouse, W.marsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
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