West Union, IA
Living in West Union
Bikeability33
Walkability76
Commute98
Public Transit33
Affordability100
Public Safety66
Airports5
Hospitals85
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation-69 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector59%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$430Median Monthly Rent+$134 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Union
United States45
Iowa35
Fayette County19
Property Crime in West Union
United States48
Iowa43
Fayette County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Union
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Tornado13
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Union, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Union, IA
Scenic View Christian School
4 miles, SW
Cfs Catholic School
16 miles, N
St Wenceslaus
18 miles, NW
Sacred Heart Elementary School
21 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near West Union, IA
Upper Iowa University
8 miles, S
Luther College
24 miles, N
Wartburg College
38 miles, SW
Allen College
40 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Union, IA
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
20 miles, S
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Union, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
41 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
68 miles, SE
La Crosse Regional Airport
69 miles, NE
Rochester International Airport
74 miles, NW