At a Glance
Median Income
$50,227
$31,436 per capita
Home Value
$185,000
Zillow: $257,882
Violent Crime
550/100K
6,775/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.0%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Union Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Union Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Union Grove a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union Grove residents earn a median household income of $50,227 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,436. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,582 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union Grove is $185,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,882. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Union Grove reports 550 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,775/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Union Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population74
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density132/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans64.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,227
Per Capita$31,436
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$5,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,000
Rent
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$257,882
Housing Units57
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent550/100K
Property6,775/100K
Health
Obesity23.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death12,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,030 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute32 min
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Union Grove was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
37.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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