Union Township, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,312 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
86.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$240,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$601 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,054 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Belmont County
2
Wheeling Metro Area
3
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Belmont County
1
Wheeling Metro Area
2
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 29
Feb 2 5 31
Mar 3 4 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, OH State Senate District 30, OH State House District 95, OH
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Schools

Union Local Middle School
1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Union Local High School
1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Union Local Elementary School
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Ohio University-Eastern Campus
5 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Belmont College
5 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Scott College of Cosmetology
18 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

East Ohio Regional Hospital
18 miles, E • 1.4 star
Ohio Valley Medical Center
18 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
52 miles, E • 3.2 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
61 miles, N • 1.4 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
88 miles, E • 1 star
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