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Hardin County

Population in July 2007: 389. Population change since 2000: -8.2%
 

Males: 186  (48.0%)
Females: 203  (52.0%)

Median resident age:  40.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50258.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $44,593 (it was $34,792 in 2000)
Union:  $44,593
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $67,575 (it was $45,600 in 2000)
Union:  $67,575
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $76,153; Detached houses: $77,493; Townhouses or other attached units: $65,211; Mobile homes: $38,958
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Races in Union:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Union: 73.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (29.7%), English (11.0%), Irish (9.6%), United States (9.4%), Norwegian (7.5%), Dutch (4.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/26/1874

Elevation: 935 feet

Land area: 0.55 square miles.

Population density: 704 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Union

  • High school or higher: 86.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Union city

  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 60.8%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 12.6%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.5%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Union, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Union to the number of sex offenders is 389 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Union:  1.0% ($457)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (32.8 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (166.7 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (278.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Whitten, IA (1.8 miles) , Liscomb, IA (2.2 miles ), New Providence, IA (2.5 miles ), Eldora, IA (2.9 miles ), Conrad, IA (3.2 miles ), Albion, IA (3.2 miles ), Clemons, IA (3.2 miles) , St. Anthony, IA (3.3 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $139,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)


Latitude: 42.24 N, Longitude: 93.06 W

Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: -21 (-4.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Machinery (11%)
  • Food (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Health care (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (16%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (14%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Child care workers (8%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)



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Union-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 207% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.1 miles away from the Union city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/13/1976, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.8 miles away from the city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Union:
  • GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; GRUNDY CENTER, IA)
  • MARSHALLTOWN MEDICAL & SURGICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; MARSHALLTOWN, IA)
  • ELLSWORTH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; IOWA FALLS, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Union, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Union:
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; AMES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,473)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; WATERLOO, IA; FT enrollment: 3,292)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 42 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; FT enrollment: 12,524)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 46 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; FT DODGE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,807)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; MASON CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,161)
Public elementary/middle school in Union:
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Library in Union:
  • UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $55,662; Location: 406 COMMERCIAL ST; 19,427 books; 2,724 audio materials; 2,313 video materials; 84 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • Please add City of Union Web page site. Address is www.unioniowa.com

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Notable locations in Union: Union (A), Union Town Hall (B), Union Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Union include: Calvary Baptist Church (A), Church of Christ (B), Community Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  67.8%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.9%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  12.0%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  10.4%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Union, IA



Union compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Union (2009 data):
  • Hardin County Savings Bank: Union Main Branch at 204 Center Street, branch established on 1930-09-19. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $131.0 mil, Deposits: $111.9 mil, headquarters in Eldora, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Hardin County Bancorporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Hardin County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (80%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religon statistics for Union

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Church of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic Church
Adherents22.3%16.4%16.3%9.4%9.1%
Congregations17.0%9.4%11.3%7.5%3.8%
NameChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Presbyterian Church (USA)North American Baptist ConferenceFriends (Quakers)Other religions
Adherents4.9%3.7%2.6%2.3%13.0%
Congregations3.8%5.7%1.9%7.5%32.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,231
Sewerage 1$2,252$27,0241$62
Totals for Government 1$2,252$27,0242$1,293



Union government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $37,000
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $56,000
    Regular Highways: $56,000
    Sewerage: $38,000
    General - Other: $30,000
    Solid Waste Management: $30,000
    Libraries: $15,000
    Police Protection: $9,000
    General Public Buildings: $6,000
    Financial Administration: $5,000
    Fire Protection: $4,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $1,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $143,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $41,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $34,000
    General Support: $6,000
  • Tax - Property: $93,000
    Total General Sales: $28,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $52,000

5.63% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,300 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.63%
Iowa average:  6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Story County, IA  0.50% ($32,515 average AGI)
from Marshall County, IA  0.35% ($37,174)
from Grundy County, IA  0.29% ($26,789)


6.99% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,087 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.99%
Iowa average:  6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Polk County, IA  0.70% ($33,255 average AGI)
to Story County, IA  0.64% ($27,349)
to Marshall County, IA  0.48% ($20,750)


Strongest AM radio stations in Union:
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KFJB (1230 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KIFG (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: TIMES-CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Union:
  • KDAO-FM (99.5 FM; ELDORA, IA; Owner: ELDORA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCRR (97.7 FM; GRUNDY CENTER, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KQCR-FM (98.9 FM; PARKERSBURG, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING INC)
  • K205CZ (88.9 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • K218CE (91.5 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Union:
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • K19DX (Channel 19; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K27EW (Channel 27; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K33ED (Channel 33; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K51EP (Channel 51; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K53FD (Channel 53; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K59FM (Channel 59; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K69GZ (Channel 69; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K25FA (Channel 25; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K47EK (Channel 47; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K49DZ (Channel 49; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K55GV (Channel 55; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K57GN (Channel 57; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K61GF (Channel 61; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • KDAO-LP (Channel 45; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MTN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Approx 1.2 Mi (1.9 Km) North Of, Structure height: 120.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN314
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/26/1999, Expiration Date: 10/01/2009, Certifier: Dennis Miller
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Mark K Osmundson, 1 Mi N, Type: Tower, Structure height: 119 m, Overall height: 120 m, , Licensee ID: L00874009
    Registrant: Eldora Broadcasting Company, Inc., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (641) 752-4122, Email:
  • LORI DAWSON, 31987 325th Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.8 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Ste 100, Washington, DC 20006-1816, Phone: (202) 882-5989, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 2 Blks W Post Office, Type: Tower, Structure height: 43 m, Overall height: 49 m, Call Sign: WPJW696, Licensee ID: L00277585
    Assigned Frequencies : 462.750 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/27/2006, Expiration Date: 11/22/2016, Certifier: Ronald E Brainard
    Registrant: Radio Communications Co, 1657 Falls Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701, Phone: (319) 234-3511, Fax: (319) 233-8292

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • I35 S Bound Ln 6.3 Mi S Of Us 30, Call Sign: KKR686, Licensee ID: L00003749
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.970 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/17/2002, Expiration Date: 08/05/2012
    Registrant: State Of Iowa, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010, Phone: (515) 239-1595
  • I35 North Bound Scale House At Milepost 108, Call Sign: KSZ354, Licensee ID: L00003749
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.970 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/07/2000, Expiration Date: 01/22/2011
    Registrant: State Of Iowa, 826 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010, Phone: (515) 239-1595
  • 5.1 Mi S, Call Sign: KCV709
    Assigned Frequencies : 464.775 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/19/2001, Expiration Date: 12/19/2011, Certifier: J. Billy Pirkle
    Registrant: Dewey & Leboeuf LLP, 1101 New York Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20005-4213, Phone: (202) 346-8000, Fax: (202) 956-3217, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: N0SMF, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00677855
    Grant Date: 01/29/2004, Expiration Date: 01/29/2014
    Registrant: Peter J Gavagan, 206 Perry St., Union, IA 50258
  • Call Sign: N0WBA, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00677851
    Grant Date: 01/29/2004, Expiration Date: 01/29/2014
    Registrant: Sandra A Gavagan, 206 Perry St., Union, IA 50258
  • Call Sign: KC0OAJ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00563955
    Grant Date: 08/28/2002, Expiration Date: 08/28/2012, Certifier: Lynn M Kadner
    Registrant: Lynn M Kadner, 703 Main, Union, IA 50258


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7721N , Serial Number: 28-5167, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 02/12/1969
    Registrant (Individual): James A Johnson, 603 Davis St, Union, IA 50258


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 10
  • Hazardous Condition: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Union


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