Nebraska
Union is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 239. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Union receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Union offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Union is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Union is $109,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Union experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,500 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,833 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,410 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 285 |
| County GDP | $394M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,425 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.13% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $109,400 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $342,758 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,425 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.13% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,007/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 28.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.1 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,008 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8144°N, 95.9219°W |
| County FIPS | 19071 |
Winner: Republican by 44.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.7% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,258/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |