At a Glance
Median Income
$72,969
$37,234 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
13.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Union a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Union residents earn a median household income of $72,969 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,234. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 337 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Education
4.2% of adults in West Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Union has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population164
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,969
Per Capita$37,234
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$715M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$149,336
Housing Units115
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,615/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation475 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband65.9%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in West Union was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.