Union County, SD
Living in Union County
Bikeability
9
Walkability
20
Commute
83
Public Transit
8
Affordability
66
Public Safety
91
Airports
16
Hospitals
73
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
74
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
15k
Population
+1.5k (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$70k
Median Household Income
+$10k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$179k
Median Home Value
+$47k (2010–19)
31%
Built 2000 or Later
$749
Median Monthly Rent
+$239 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Union County
United States45
South Dakota31
Property Crime in Union County
United States48
South Dakota34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
Apr | 48 | 3 | 3 |
May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
Nov | 35 | 1 | 5 |
Dec | 22 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Union County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding53
Tornado26
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Union County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Union County, SD
St Agnes Elementary School
14 miles, W
Ireton Christian Schools
20 miles, NE
Sacred Heart School
23 miles, SE
Holy Cross School-St Michael Center
25 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Union County, SD
University of South Dakota
14 miles, W
Briar Cliff University
24 miles, SE
Morningside College
29 miles, SE
Dordt University
30 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Union County, SD
Sanford Vermillion Hospital
14 miles, W
Hawarden Regional Healthcare
14 miles, NE
Dunes Surgical Hospital
24 miles, S
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
25 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Union County, SD
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
33 miles, SE
Joe Foss Field
52 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
112 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
137 miles, S