Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Euphoria Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Fayette County Historical Museum;Fayette County Historical Library
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
Hardee's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Quillin's Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Courthouse Square
Park
Lions Park
Park
Clark Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
West Union Recreation Center
Park
Shops (1) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Union.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in West Union is 80/100 - which is 11% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime A+

West Union crime rates are 750 per 100k, which is 54% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
617 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
133 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment D

The median income in West Union is $46,250 - which is 15% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$46,250
F
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
B
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
West Union Fire Department
Fire Station
West Union Dental Clinic
Dentist
West Union Dental Associates
Dentist
West Union Police Department
Police
Gundersen West Union Clinic
Clinic
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital
Hospital
Good Samaritan Society - West Union
Hospital
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

West Union home prices are $108,700 - which is 18% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$108,700
F
Home Appreciation Rate
20%
A+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B

The West Union graduation rate is 88% - which is equal to Iowa
School Test Scores
69%
B-
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B-
Elementary Schools (1) F
West Union Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
North Fayette Valley H School
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ratings A

West Union has an overall rating of 81% from 1 reviews.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Union? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Courthouse Square
      Lions Park
      Clark Park
      Sunset Park
      Rotary Park
      West Union Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      Fayette County Historical Museum;Fayette County Historical Library

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Union? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Union.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Union a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital
      Good Samaritan Society - West Union

      Pharmacies

      Doctors