Unionville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Appanoose County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
86 Population 115/sq mi density
$84,000 Home Value $215,725 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Unionville, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$84,000
70% below
Zillow: $215,725
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Unionville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Unionville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
30%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Unionville a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Unionville is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,725. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

8.2% of adults in Unionville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Unionville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population86
Median Age65.5 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$34,465
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$518M
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

Home Value$84,000
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$215,725
Housing Units68
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation949 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband63.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Unionville was founded in 1849.
The median home in Unionville was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.