Median Income
$32,281
57% lower than US avg
Home Value
$158,000
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$418
64% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment
8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.8%
37% lower than US avg
How Union Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population414
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,281
Per Capita$27,714
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$309M
Commute12 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$158,000
Rent$418
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$194,316
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity40.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression32.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation2,063 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+95.4%
School Score4.81
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute12 min
Broadband87.3%
Libraries2
Is Union a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Union receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Union has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Union is $32,281, 57% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Union is $158,000, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $418 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Union experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Union has a population of 414 with a density of 920 people per square mile. The median age is 62.2 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.9%), with 3.9% Black.
Population
62.2yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
The median household income in Union is $32,281, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,281 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $27,714 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $904 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,587 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.2% |
| 128% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 317 |
| County GDP | $309M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,714 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.08% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 12.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.3% |
The median home value in Union is $158,000, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $418 (64% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $194,316.
Home Values
| Census Median | $158,000 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $194,316 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $418 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 26.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,714 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.08% |
In Union, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 32.0% report depression. 31.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Union vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% |
| Depression | 32.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 14,123/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
Crime Rates: Union vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Union has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 38.8 inches |
| 2% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 24.0 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,063 ft (629 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 920/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5907°N, 80.5400°W |
| County FIPS | 54063 |