Union, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
414 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,281 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$158,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$477 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$340 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
1
West Virginia
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

Monroe County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 31
Feb 3 5 34
Mar 3 3 42
Apr 4 1 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 3 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 10, WV Delegate District 40, WV
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Schools

James Monroe High School
10 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Seneca Trail Christian Academy
11 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

Concord University
28 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Greenbrier Valley Medical Center
13 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
20 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
29 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
20 miles, NE • 1 star
Yeager Airport
79 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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