At a Glance
Violent Crime
405/100K
3,969/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
302 sunny days/yr
How South Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Union a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
South Union reports 405 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,969/100K.
Education
5.9% of adults in South Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Union has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population333
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,640
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$5,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$336,757
Housing Units110
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent405/100K
Property3,969/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain61.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation895 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in South Union was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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