Union Mills, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Union Mills is a small town in Indiana with a population of 159. Residents earn $99,219 per year, which is 32% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
159 Population 261/sq mi density
$99,219 Median Income $54,251 per capita
$206,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,219 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,300 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $99,219
32% higher than US avg
Home Value $206,300
27% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.6%
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population159
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,219
Per Capita$54,251
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,780M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$206,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation747 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.0%
Libraries12

Is Union Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Union Mills receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Union Mills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Union Mills is $99,219, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Union Mills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Union Mills is $206,300, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.6% 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 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Union Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Union Mills has a population of 159 with a density of 261 people per square mile. The median age is 33.2 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

159
Total Population
261
People / sq mi
33.2yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Union Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Union Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Union Mills is $99,219, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Union Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$99,219
32% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,251
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
IRS Avg AGI$66,719

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,494
County GDP$5,780M

Business (County)

Restaurants257
Healthcare246
Retail380
Manufacturing157

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,493
28% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Union Mills is $206,300, 27% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$206,300
27% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,493
28% above US avg
Effective Rate2.18%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death11,091/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access61.3%
Healthcare Facilities246

Crime Rates: Union Mills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Union Mills has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.5 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation747 ft (228 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates41.4953°N, 86.7839°W
County FIPS18091
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.1-point margin. 79.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.2%
D 42.1%

Winner: Republican by 14.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.6%
48% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density261/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.0%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities246
Restaurants257
Retail Stores380

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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