West Union, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
2,393 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,909 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$133,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$506 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$620 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
2
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 17
Feb 1 8 21
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 10 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

West Union Elementary School
<1 miles, E · 4.6star
North Fayette Valley High School
<1 miles, NE · 4.6star
Fayette Elementary
8 miles, S · 4.6star
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Colleges

Upper Iowa University
8 miles, S · 2.3star
Northeast Iowa Community College
15 miles, N · 1.9star
Luther College
24 miles, NE · 2.8star
Wartburg College
38 miles, W · 2.8star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
41 miles, W · 1star
Dubuque Regional Airport
68 miles, SE · 1star
La Crosse Regional Airport
70 miles, NE · 1star
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