Union, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Newton County County
Union, MS
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 $42,791 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,925. The unemployment rate stands at 13.0% (261% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union is $105,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,801. Median rent is $464/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Union reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 552/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 71.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.