Union, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
391 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$72,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$461 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$557 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hardin County
1
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

Hardin County
3
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 18
Feb 1 7 23
Mar 2 4 35
Apr 4 1 48
May 5 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 1 9 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 27, IA State House District 54, IA
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Schools

BCLUW Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
South Hardin High School
8 miles, N • 4.6 star
BCLUW Elementary School
10 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Marshalltown Community College
18 miles, S • 1.9 star
Ellsworth Community College
22 miles, N • 1.9 star
PCI Academy-Ames
33 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
16 miles, S • 2.3 star
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
17 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
40 miles, E • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
58 miles, SW • 2.3 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
74 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Rochester International Airport
118 miles, NE • 1 star
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