Union County, IL
Living in Union County
Bikeability11
Walkability3
Commute58
Public Transit3
Affordability91
Public Safety71
Airports11
Hospitals28
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation-991 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate35%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector62%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$420Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Union County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Union County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Union County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding60
Tornado33
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Union County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Union County, IL
Carbondale New School
15 miles, N
Brehm Preparatory School
16 miles, N
Trinity Christian School
16 miles, N
St John Praise & Worship Center Prep Academy
19 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Union County, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
16 miles, N
Southeast Missouri State University
20 miles, SW
Murray State University
79 miles, SE
The University of Tennessee-Martin
82 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Union County, IL
Choate Mental Health & Development Ctr
1 miles, S
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
17 miles, N
Southeasthealth
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Union County, IL
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
25 miles, SW
Barkley Regional Airport
39 miles, SE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
80 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
101 miles, NE