Iowa
West Union is a small town in Iowa with a population of 2,393. Residents earn $50,909 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Union receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. West Union offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Union is $50,909, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in West Union is $133,200, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
West Union has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,909 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,275 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $939 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,872 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 680 |
| County GDP | $1,075M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,224 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.42% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $133,200 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $137,495 |
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,224 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.42% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,298/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,160 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 870/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9589°N, 91.8130°W |
| County FIPS | 19065 |
Winner: Republican by 30.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 870/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 94 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |