West Union city, Iowa
West Union city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Union city is a geographic entity located in Fayette County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,489. The land area covers 2.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,489 | ±282 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs | ±5.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,106 | ±136 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,303 | ±137 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,106 | ±136 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 197 | ±73 |
| Median Home Value | $121,000 | ±$16,659 |
| Median Gross Rent | $967 | ±$66 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,617 | ±$6,600 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,792 | ±$2,982 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 272 | ±133 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,109 | ±177 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.4% | ±4.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF FAYETTE
GUS Population: 19,152 (2024)
ID: 126542
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 267, WEST UNION IA 52175-0267
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School West Union | 09-12 | West Union, IA | |
| Regular School West Union | PK-03 | West Union, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Postville, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Sumner, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Postville, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Elgin, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Postville, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Postville, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Ossian, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
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Hospital | City address association | 112 JEFFERSON STREET, WEST UNION, IA, 52175 |
(563) 422-3811
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Upper Iowa University
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College | 8.4 mi away | 605 Washington St, Fayette, IA, 52142-1857 |
5634255200
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WEST UNION COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 210 N VINE ST, WEST UNION, IA, 52175 |
(563) 422-3103
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Northeast Iowa Community College
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College | 15.2 mi away | 1625 Hwy 150, Calmar, IA, 52132-0400 |
8446422338
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HAWKEYE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 104 S 2ND ST, HAWKEYE, IA, 52147 |
(563) 427-5536
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Luther College
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College | 24.4 mi away | 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101-1045 |
5633872000
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FAYETTE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 104 W STATE ST, FAYETTE, IA, 52142 |
(563) 425-3344
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CLERMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 503 LARRABEE ST, CLERMONT, IA, 52135 |
(563) 423-7286
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ELGIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 214 MAIN ST, ELGIN, IA, 52141 |
(563) 426-5313
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WADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 136 S MILL ST, WADENA, IA, 52169 |
(563) 774-2039
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FAYETTE, IA US, located 5.3 miles from West Union city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5° | 6.2° | 15.3° | 1.22" | 10.8" |
| February | 29.0° | 9.4° | 19.2° | 1.21" | 9.9" |
| March | 42.3° | 21.9° | 32.1° | 2.06" | 5.4" |
| April | 57.1° | 33.3° | 45.2° | 4.13" | 1.8" |
| May | 69.1° | 45.3° | 57.2° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.5° | 55.8° | 67.2° | 5.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.6° | 59.5° | 70.5° | 5.32" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.8° | 56.8° | 68.3° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.5° | 48.1° | 60.8° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.3° | 36.3° | 48.3° | 2.90" | 0.3" |
| November | 43.9° | 24.4° | 34.1° | 2.06" | 2.7" |
| December | 30.5° | 13.3° | 21.9° | 1.65" | 10.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Union city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hawkeye city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Randalia CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Fayette city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Clermont city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
| Elgin city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1906594702. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.