Union County, IL

Living in Union County

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 3
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Commute 58
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 47
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Schools 8
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Residents

17k Population -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

$51k Median 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

$110k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$420 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Union County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Union County, IL

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Carbondale New School
15 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Union County, IL

Hospitals

Hospitals near Union County, IL

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Southeasthealth
20 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Union County, IL

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