West Union, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
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
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
2,832 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$29,934 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
65.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$479 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$456 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Adams County
1
Ohio
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

Adams County
2
Ohio
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 30
Feb 2 4 33
Mar 4 2 42
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 66
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 2 0 44
Dec 2 2 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OH State Senate District 14, OH State House District 90, OH
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Schools

Adams County Christian School
1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
West Union High School
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
West Union Elementary School
3 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Shawnee State University
30 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Meadowview Regional Medical Center
18 miles, W • 4.1 star
Fleming County Hospital
28 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
78 miles, W • 1.9 star
Rickenbacker International Airport
78 miles, NE • 1 star
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