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West Union, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County
West Union, IA
At a Glance
How West Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Union a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Union residents earn a median household income of $50,909 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,275. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 680 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Union is $133,200 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,495. Median rent is $925/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
West Union reports 627 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,281/100K.
Education
24.9% of adults in West Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Union has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.