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
Education Levels
High School+
93.6%
US avg: 88.6%
6% above
Bachelor's+
24.9%
US avg: 33.7%
26% below
Graduate+
6.7%
US avg: 13.1%
49% below
School Test Score
5.7 / 10
2024 Presidential Election
64.4%
Republican (GOP)
34.0%
Democrat (DEM)
County-level results, 2024 Presidential Election
Digital & Infrastructure
Broadband Access
77.2%
14% below US avg (90.0%)
Avg Download Speed
90 Mbps
Upload: 35 Mbps
Public Libraries
11
EV Charging Stations
1
Alt Fuel Stations
2
Nearest Airport
ALO
Waterloo Regional
41 miles away
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
1:3,210
patients per provider
Dentists
1:1,754
patients per provider
Mental Health Providers
1:1,201
patients per provider
Food Environment Index
8.7
Scale 0-10 (10 = best)
Exercise Access
62.2%
with access to exercise opportunities
Premature Death Rate
8,298
per 100,000 (years of potential life lost)
Complete Civic & Community Data
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.9% |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 6.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.7/10 |
Voting (2024)
| Republican (GOP) | 64.4% |
| Democrat (DEM) | 34.0% |
Infrastructure
| Broadband | 77.2% |
| Download Speed | 90 Mbps |
| Upload Speed | 35 Mbps |
| Libraries | 11 |
| EV Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
Airport
| Airport Code | ALO |
| Airport Name | Waterloo Regional |
| Distance | 41 miles |