Union County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
12,038 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$577 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$494 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 22
Feb 1 7 26
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 9, IA State House District 17, IA
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Schools

East Union Middle-High School
3 miles, SE • 4.1 star
East Union Elementary
3 miles, SE • 4.6 star

Colleges

Southwestern Community College
8 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Graceland University-Lamoni
33 miles, S • 1.9 star
Simpson College
42 miles, E • 2.8 star

Hospitals

Greater Regional Medical Center
8 miles, NW • 4.1 star

Airports

Des Moines International Airport
46 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Eppley Airfield
88 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Kansas City International Airport
122 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Lincoln Airport
132 miles, W • 1 star