Union, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,401 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,767 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$220,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$691 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
2
La Grande Urban Area
2
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
4
La Grande Urban Area
4
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 29
Feb 1 4 34
Mar 1 2 40
Apr 2 1 46
May 2 0 53
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 2 3 38
Dec 2 7 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 29, OR State House District 58, OR
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Schools

Union High School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Union Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Cove Charter School
7 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Eastern Oregon University
13 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Blue Mountain Community College
56 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Walla Walla University
63 miles, N • 2.8 star
Walla Walla Community College
63 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Grande Ronde Hospital
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Wallowa Memorial Hospital
32 miles, E • 5 star
St Anthony Hospital
55 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
90 miles, NE • 1 star
Tri-Cities Airport
95 miles, N • 1 star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
140 miles, S • 2.3 star
Spokane International Airport
167 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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