At a Glance
Median Income
$56,875
$27,009 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $266,630
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
19.5% 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?
B
3.0 / 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 $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,009. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,499 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Union is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,630. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
5.1% of adults in West Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Union has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population85
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density193/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$27,009
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$2,860M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$1,313
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$266,630
Housing Units37
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,113/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation1,340 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in West Union was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.