At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$35,159 per capita
Home Value
$72,600
Zillow: $102,177
Median Rent
$775/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
15.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Union a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.3% (36% 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 $102,177. 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.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population391
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density686/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$35,159
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,600
Rent$775
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$102,177
Housing Units221
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation929 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Union was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.