Union County, NM

Living in Union County

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Bikeability 61
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Walkability 67
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 11
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Schools 27
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Residents

4.1k Population -255 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -16% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate47%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income -$4.1k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -9% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government17%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office15%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked7%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$88k Median Home Value -$3.9k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$412 Median Monthly Rent +$12 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K5%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
LP gas27%
Utility gas55%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Union County

United States45
New Mexico61

Property Crime in Union County

United States48
New Mexico62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 0 5
Feb 35 0 4
Mar 42 1 4
Apr 50 1 1
May 59 2 0
Jun 68 2 0
Jul 72 3 0
Aug 70 3 0
Sep 63 2 0
Oct 52 1 1
Nov 41 1 3
Dec 32 0 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Union County

Inland Flooding87
Tornado26
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Union County, NM

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Union County, NM

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Colleges

Colleges near Union County, NM

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Union County, NM

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Coon Memorial Hospital
61 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Union County, NM

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Pueblo Memorial Airport
137 miles, NW
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