Union, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
172 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$20,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
53 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$59,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$331 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Greene County
6
Tuscaloosa Metro Area
4
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Greene County
4
Tuscaloosa Metro Area
6
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 6 0 48
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 62
May 4 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 71% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (72%) (26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, AL State Senate District 24, AL State House District 72, AL
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Schools

Robert Brown Middle School
10 miles, S • 1 star
Eutaw Primary School
11 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Shelton State Community College
22 miles, E • 1.4 star
Stillman College
24 miles, E • 1.4 star
The University of Alabama
26 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Pickens County Medical Center
22 miles, N • 3.2 star
Bryce Hospital
26 miles, E
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
50 miles, NW • 1 star
Key Field
67 miles, W • 1 star
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