West Union, IA

Living in West Union

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 76
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 63
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Schools 99
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Residents

2.5k Population -69 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$7.5k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector59%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office19%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$100k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$430 Median Monthly Rent +$134 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Union

United States45
Iowa35
Fayette County19

Property Crime in West Union

United States48
Iowa43
Fayette County12

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 9
Feb 22 1 8
Mar 34 2 5
Apr 48 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 2 0
Nov 35 2 3
Dec 21 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Union

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Tornado13
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Union, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Union, IA

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Cfs Catholic School
16 miles, N
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St Wenceslaus
18 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near West Union, IA

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Luther College
24 miles, N
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Wartburg College
38 miles, SW
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Allen College
40 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Union, IA

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Airports

Airports near West Union, IA

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