West Union, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,393 Population 870/sq mi density
$50,909 Median Income $30,275 per capita
$133,200 Home Value $146,103 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,909 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,200 home value, $925/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Union, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,909
32% below
$30,275 per capita
Home Value
$133,200
53% below
Zillow: $146,103
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
47%
Rent
80%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Union a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.6% (28% 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 $146,103. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,393
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density870/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,909
Per Capita$30,275
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,075M
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,200
Rent$925
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$146,103
Housing Units1,284
Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation1,160 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in West Union was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.