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West Union, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Douglas County County
West Union, MN
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 $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,009. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% 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.
Safety & Crime
West Union reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 758/100K.
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.