Quality of Life and Culture in West Union, IL

Overview

West Union is a village in the state of Illinois with a population of 187. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. West Union has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 15.5 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of West Union, IL

Employment and Income	West Union	Illinois	United States
Per Capita Income	$25,610	$32,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$70,357	$66,690	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	5.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	15.2%	9.4%	10.5%

Age	West Union	Illinois	United States
Median Age	44.2	41.5	42.3

Gender	West Union	Illinois	United States
Male	46.0%	49.8%	49.8%
Female	54.0%	50.2%	50.2%

Race	West Union	Illinois	United States
White	81.8%	87.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	18.2%	4.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	1.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	3.7%	5.2%

Housing Information	West Union	Illinois	United States
Median Home Price	$78,900	$140,846	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$721	$801
Family Households	66.2%	66.2%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	0.0%	0.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	75.7%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	24.3%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	West Union	Illinois	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	3.4%	6.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	39.3%	39.3%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	37.9%	23.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	10.3%	10.1%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	3.4%	13.8%	15.0%