Alabama · Metropolitan Area
New Union is a small town in Alabama with a population of 927. Residents earn $43,493 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Union receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. New Union offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Union is $43,493, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in New Union is $144,600, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
New Union enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,493 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,749 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $895 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,134 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,439 |
| County GDP | $4,026M |
| Restaurants | 204 |
| Healthcare | 294 |
| Retail | 368 |
| Manufacturing | 91 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,980 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.37% |
| Commute Time | 37.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $144,600 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $159,900 |
| Median List Price | $159,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $106 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,980 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.6% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 14,706/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 294 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.8 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,281 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1337°N, 86.2280°W |
| County FIPS | 01055 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 67.8% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 294 |
| Restaurants | 204 |
| Retail Stores | 368 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 37.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |