West Union, SC
Living in West Union
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute81
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety71
Airports54
Hospitals70
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
335Population+49 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-18 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated
63%Family Households+16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Multiracial16%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office13%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$126kMedian Home Value+$50k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$425Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Mobile home30%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas32%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Union
United States45
South Carolina43
Oconee County33
Property Crime in West Union
United States48
South Carolina52
Oconee County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 6 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Union
Inland Flooding33
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Union, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Union, SC
Faith Christian School
3 miles, W
Oconee Christian Academy
4 miles, SE
Foothills Christian School
7 miles, S
Trinity Baptist Preschool
7 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Union, SC
Clemson University
13 miles, SE
Southern Wesleyan University
16 miles, E
Toccoa Falls College
21 miles, SW
Anderson University
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Union, SC
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
5 miles, SE
Stephens County Hospital
21 miles, SW
Cannon Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, Llc
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Union, SC
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
48 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
55 miles, NE
McGhee Tyson Airport
90 miles, NW
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
111 miles, SW