Union, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Union, MO
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 $71,760 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,008. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union is $199,100 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,703. Median rent is $847/month, with 21.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Union reports 401 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,347/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.