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Union Grove, AL

Alabama

Union Grove is a small town in Alabama with a population of 74. Residents earn $50,227 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
74 Population 132/sq mi density
$50,227 Median Income $31,436 per capita
$185,000 Home Value $257,882 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,227 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$185,000 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,227
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $185,000
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.0%
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

How Union Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population74
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density132/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans64.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,227
Per Capita$31,436
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$5,278M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$257,882
Housing Units57
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity23.0%
Uninsured4.4%
Smoking8.4%
Depression17.8%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute32 min
Broadband44.0%
Libraries6

Is Union Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Union Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Union Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Union Grove is $50,227, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Union Grove is $185,000, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Union Grove 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. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Union Grove has a population of 74 with a density of 132 people per square mile. The median age is 59.4 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Black.

Population

74
Total Population
132
People / sq mi
59.4yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Union Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Union Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Union Grove is $50,227, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Union Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,227
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,436
Avg Weekly Wage$927
IRS Avg AGI$63,765

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,582
County GDP$5,278M

Business (County)

Restaurants208
Healthcare196
Retail424
Manufacturing112

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,624
25% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Union Grove is $185,000, 34% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $257,882.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$185,000
34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$257,882

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.9%
Housing Units57
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,624
25% below US avg
Effective Rate1.42%
In Union Grove, 23.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.4% of residents lack health insurance. 8.4% are current smokers. 17.8% report depression. 16.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Union Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.0%
28% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure26.1%
Asthma6.5%
COPD4.5%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.4%
40% below US avg
Binge Drinking11.8%
Physical Inactivity16.4%
Depression17.8%
Mental Distress11.7%
Physical Distress8.7%
Short Sleep25.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Uninsured4.4%
49% below US avg
Checkup Rate55.3%
Dental Visits46.4%
Premature Death12,809/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access52.4%
Healthcare Facilities196
Union Grove has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.8 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.8 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall0.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density132/sq mi
Coordinates34.4062°N, 86.4517°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS01095
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 71.7-point margin. 44.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.5%
D 13.8%

Winner: Republican by 71.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.40
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density132/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access44.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities196
Restaurants208
Retail Stores424

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

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