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Union, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Monroe County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
414
Population
920/sq mi density
$32,281
Median Income
$27,714 per capita
$158,000
Home Value
$194,316 Zillow
$418
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$32,281 median income, 8.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$158,000 home value, $418/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Union experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.7 in |
Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.6").