Union County, IA
Living in Union County
Bikeability41
Walkability68
Commute92
Public Transit36
Affordability97
Public Safety75
Airports60
Hospitals66
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-51 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Walked7%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$449Median Monthly Rent+$75 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas55%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Union County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Union County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Union County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding34
Tornado25
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Union County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Union County, IA
Mayflower Heritage Christian
6 miles, NW
St Malachy School
6 miles, W
Franklin Christian Day School
33 miles, SE
Zadie Creek School
36 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Union County, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
33 miles, SE
Simpson College
42 miles, NE
Drake University
50 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
51 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Union County, IA
Greater Regional Medical Center
8 miles, W
Ringgold County Hospital
21 miles, S
Adair County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NW
Madison County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Union County, IA
Des Moines International Airport
46 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
88 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
122 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
132 miles, W