The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Union county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 77.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 34.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 57% and the area covered by water is 1.41%. The overall influence score for Union is 8.
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Union County, Illinois is located in the southwestern corner of the state and has a population of 17,808 according to the 2019 US Census. The county is predominantly rural and the population is spread throughout small towns and rural areas. The median household income is $46,000 and the median age is 42.7 years old. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, slightly lower than the national average.
The majority of Union County residents are White (93.6%) followed by Black (2.6%), Hispanic (2.2%), Asian (0.6%), Native American (0.2%), and other (1%). The majority of households are married couples with children living at home (43%) or married couples without children (32%).
Union County has a lower cost of living than the national average, with median home values at $97,100 and median rent at $566 per month. There are also numerous outdoor activities available in the county, including fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, biking, and boating.
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240