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Union Center, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Juneau County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
241 Population 294/sq mi density
$62,250 Median Income $32,507 per capita
$126,600 Home Value $212,128 Zillow
$813 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $813/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Union Center, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,250
17% below
$32,507 per capita
Home Value
$126,600
55% below
Zillow: $212,128
Median Rent
$813/mo
30% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,138/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Union Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Union Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
45%
Rent
70%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Union Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Union Center residents earn a median household income of $62,250 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,507. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 736 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Union Center is $126,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,128. Median rent is $813/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Union Center reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,138/100K.

Education

14.3% of adults in Union Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Union Center has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population241
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,250
Per Capita$32,507
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$1,233M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,600
Rent$813
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$212,128
Housing Units98
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,138/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,839/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation940 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Union Center was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.