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West Union, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Adams County County
West Union, OH
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 $29,934 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,687. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 672 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Union is $118,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,355. Median rent is $616/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
West Union reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 666/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in West Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Union has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.