Union County, IA

Living in Union County

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 68
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 70
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Schools 91
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Residents

12k Population -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

$50k Median 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

$104k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$449 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Union County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Union County, IA

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St Malachy School
6 miles, W
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Zadie Creek School
36 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Union County, IA

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Simpson College
42 miles, NE
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Drake University
50 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Union County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Union County, IA

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Eppley Airfield
88 miles, W
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Lincoln Airport
132 miles, W