West Union, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Adams County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,832 Population 1,001/sq mi density
$29,934 Median Income $19,687 per capita
$118,400 Home Value $194,325 Zillow
$616 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$29,934 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $616/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Union, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,934
60% below
$19,687 per capita
Home Value
$118,400
58% below
Zillow: $194,325
Median Rent
$616/mo
47% below
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
325% above
28.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
40%
Home Value
42%
Rent
53%
Poverty
227%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
425%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Union a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 $29,934 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,687. The unemployment rate stands at 15.3% (325% 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 $194,325. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,832
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,001/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

F
Median Income$29,934
Per Capita$19,687
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty28.1%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008

Housing

A
Home Value$118,400
Rent$616
Ownership40.8%
Zillow$194,325
Housing Units1,559
Rent Burden34.0%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death14,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation873 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

West Union was founded in 1803.
The median home in West Union was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.