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Union, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County
Union, IA
At a Glance
How Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Union a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Union residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,159. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union is $72,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,855. Median rent is $775/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Union reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 540/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.