West Liberty is located in the central west foothills of the historic Appalachian Mountains. The community offers the appeal of small-town living, but is easily accessible to urban areas. We are 90 miles east of Lexington, Kentucky, 30 miles south of Morehead, Kentucky and 69 miles southwest of Ashland, Kentucky/Huntington, West Virginia..

Morgan County has five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, two vocational-technical schools, and an extension campus facility of Morehead State University. Morehead State University located in neighboring Rowan County, provides courses for an associate, bachelor, and graduate degrees. Also nearby is Lees Junior College, which offers opportunities for associate degrees in selected areas, as well as preparatory classes for bachelor’s degrees at other institutions.

Four nearby state parks are favorite spots for hiking, camping, and having picnics. Beneath Carter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hill, Kentucky, are more than 20 twisting caverns. The park also features Tygart’s Creek and a nine-hole golf course. Cave Run Lake, located just 10 minutes from West Liberty in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, is known by locals as "Kentucky’s best-kept secret." Hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, and camping are available. There are also four golf course located in Rowan and Morgan counties.