West Union, Iowa

Population 2,683

West Union is located in Fayette County, IA. The population is 2,683, making West Union the 2nd largest city in Fayette County.

There are 2 public schools in West Union with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for West Union is low , and there are 28 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in West Union is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date West Union property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near West Union include Union Township, Windsor Township and Dover Township.

West Union Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26%

Crime Rate

8.79% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 48
  • Violent Crimes: 194
  • Robbery: 48
  • Burglary: 242
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

87.02% Higher than national avg.
  • 28 offenders in West Union
  • 104.36 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

2 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in West Union, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates West Union's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of West Union, IA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of West Union, IA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $491
  • 1 Bedroom: $562
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $914
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,002

Zip Codes

52175

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Environmental Hazards

2 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    West Union, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    West Union, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    West Union, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 16.05°
  • February 21.8°
  • March 36.22°
  • April 48°
  • May 60.79°
  • June 70.33°
  • July 74.27°
  • August 70.96°
  • September 62.22°
  • October 50.12°
  • November 38.1°
  • December 22.52°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West Union, IA

Earthquakes
West Union, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
West Union, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
West Union, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
West Union, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in West Union, IA: $43,992

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Union is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.39%
White Collar - 54.61%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Rod Blum

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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10 Cemeteries view all

6 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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