West Union, IA

West Union, Iowa

West Union, Iowa, in Fayette county, is 42 miles NE of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 151 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are 2,549 residents in the city.

The People and Families of West Union

In West Union, about 56% of adults are married. In West Union, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Union had a median family income of $45,128. People say that West Union is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

West Union folks tended to give their money ($200) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in West Union.

West Union Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in West Union that were owner-occupied was 71%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In West Union, 91% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about West Union is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

West Union strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of West Union, IA

Comparing West Union to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

West Union Almanac

West Union Climate

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West Union Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, West Union, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

West Union Public Libraries

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West Union Hospitals

PALMER LUTHERAN HEALTH CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
112 JEFFERSON STREET
(563) 422-3876
Emergency Service: Yes

West Union High Schools (2004)

NORTH FAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL
600 N PINE ST
563-422-3852
Serves 321 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

West Union Colleges

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