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Union Springs, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Bullock County County
Union Springs, AL
At a Glance
How Union Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Union Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Union Springs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Union Springs residents earn a median household income of $25,828 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,832. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union Springs is $77,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,747. Median rent is $659/month, with 43.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Union Springs reports 1,029 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 171% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,349/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Union Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 66.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union Springs has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.