Union, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 542 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.9%
 
Males: 302  (55.9%)
Females: 240  (44.1%)
Median resident age:

37.6 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 60180.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $107,268 (it was $56,528 in 2000)
Union:

$107,268
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $45,124 (it was $21,218 in 2000)

Union village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $236,535 (it was $134,000 in 2000)
Union:

$236,535
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $218,425; detached houses: $216,976
March 2022 cost of living index in Union: 90.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.3%

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  • Races in Union, IL (2022)
    • 51089.6%White alone
    • 335.8%Asian alone
    • 142.5%Hispanic
    • 30.5%Black alone
    • 20.4%Two or more races

Races in Union detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Union, Illinois as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Union is 161 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (47.1%), Irish (6.8%), English (6.3%), American (5.3%), Eastern European (4.4%), Italian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/12/1897

Land area: 0.61 square miles.

Population density: 894 people per square mile   (low).

Union, Illinois map

40 residents are foreign born (3.5% North America, 2.8% Asia).

This village:

7.0%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,685 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $5,122 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Elgin, IL (18.8 miles , pop. 94,487).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (52.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Marengo, IL (1.8 miles ),
Woodstock, IL (2.7 miles ),
Huntley, IL (2.8 miles ),
Lakewood, IL (3.0 miles ),
Garden Prairie, IL (3.1 miles ),
Hampshire, IL (3.1 miles ),
Lake in the Hills, IL (3.2 miles ),
Bull Valley, IL (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 42.24 N, Longitude: 88.54 W

Area code: 815

Distribution of median household income in Union, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Union, IL in 2022
Union satellite photo by USGS

Union tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 22 buildings, average cost: $311,700
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $216,300
  • 2006: 11 buildings, average cost: $240,500
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,500
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Union, IL residents
Average permit cost in Union, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +34 (+6.3%).
Most common industries in Union, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Machinery (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.0%)
  • Machinery (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.2%)
  • Health care (4.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.6%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.0%)
Most common occupations in Union, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)
  • Carpenters (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.6%)
  • Carpenters (8.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)

Average climate in Union, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 104. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

104
U.S.:

73
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.6
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Union-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 44% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the Union village center killed 6 people and injured 75 people.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 tornado 9.8 miles away from the village center killed 24 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Union-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 45% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 264.0 miles away from Union center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 56.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 238.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 264.0 miles away from Union center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 18.6 miles away from Union center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 296.6 miles away from Union center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McHenry County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Snows: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Union topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Union:

  • QUALITY RENAL CARE, LLC (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; MARENGO, IL)
  • FLORENCE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; MARENGO, IL)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WOODSTOCK, IL)
  • VALLEY HI NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WOODSTOCK, IL)
  • RESCARE HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; WOODSTOCK, IL)
  • CROSSROADS CARE CTR WOODSTOCK (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WOODSTOCK, IL)
  • ADULT CHILD REHAB CTR MCHENRY (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; WOODSTOCK, IL)

Airports and heliports located in Union:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Union:

  • McHenry County College (about 10 miles; Crystal Lake, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,886)
  • Elgin Community College (about 19 miles; Elgin, IL; FT enrollment: 8,173)
  • Rock Valley College (about 24 miles; Rockford, IL; FT enrollment: 6,269)
  • Northern Illinois University (about 24 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,126)
  • Harper College (about 27 miles; Palatine, IL; FT enrollment: 10,800)
  • Kishwaukee College (about 27 miles; Malta, IL; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • College of Lake County (about 29 miles; Grayslake, IL; FT enrollment: 11,041)

Public high school in Union:

  • EVERGREEN ACADEMY (Location: 6506 NATIONAL ST, Grades: 8-12)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Union Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Antique Village & Museum (8512 South Union Road), Francis Farm (Nature Centers; Wildlife Rehabilitat).

Birthplace of: Red Kelly (baseball) - Baseball player.

McHenry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Union and their reported violations in the past:

SO GOOD BAR B Q (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-22-2010), St Site Visit (enforcement) (2 times from AUG-23-2010 to SEP-08-2010), St Tech Assistance Visit (OCT-26-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-23-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

71.3%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.3%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Union (2011 data):

  • Firstmerit Bank, National Association: Midwest/Mchenry County Branch at 17622 Depot Street, branch established on 1911/08/01. Info updated 2010/05/17: Bank assets: $14,420.6 mil, Deposits: $11,497.6 mil, headquarters in Akron, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 213 total offices, Holding Company: Firstmerit Corporation
  • Prairie Community Bank: Jefferson Street Branch at 18001 Jefferson Street, branch established on 2006/06/12. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $123.7 mil, Deposits: $106.5 mil, headquarters in Marengo, IL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Marengo Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Union:

Marital status in Union, IL
  • Never married: 34.5%
  • Now married: 47.8%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Union:

  • High school or higher: 96.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 1.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Union
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Union, IL (based on McHenry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic108,46517
Mainline Protestant25,98546
Evangelical Protestant22,38676
Other8,80920
Orthodox541
None143,061-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 44
McHenry County:

1.40 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
McHenry County:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 24
Here:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 64
McHenry County:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 198
McHenry County:

6.29 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.8%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
McHenry County:

26.5%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.7%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.7%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.0%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.5
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.1%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Union:

9.2%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Union:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Union:

34.4%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Union:

56.1%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Union:

78.3%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Union, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$2,403
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$786
Financial Administration 0$0 1$700
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,700
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$736
Totals for Government 0$0 10$6,324

Union government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $135,000 ($249.08)
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $178,000 ($328.41)
    Water Utilities: $74,000 ($136.53)
    Police Protection: $64,000 ($118.08)
    Regular Highways: $43,000 ($79.34)
    Sewerage: $36,000 ($66.42)
    General - Other: $19,000 ($35.06)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($5.54)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($5.54)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $12,000 ($22.14)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($5.54)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $132,000 ($243.54)

Union government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $3,000 ($5.54)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $102,000 ($188.19)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $19,000 ($35.06)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.85)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($1.85)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $148,000 ($273.06)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $298,000 ($549.82)
    Highways: $15,000 ($27.68)
  • Tax - Property: $149,000 ($274.91)
    Public Utilities Sales: $94,000 ($173.43)
    Other License: $33,000 ($60.89)

Union government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $68,000 ($125.46)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $48,000 ($88.56)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($36.90)

Union government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $937,000 ($1728.78)

Businesses in Union, IL

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Union:

  • WNVR (1030 AM; 5 kW; VERNON HILLS, IL; Owner: POLNET COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WAIT (850 AM; daytime; 2 kW; CRYSTAL LAKE, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WROK (1440 AM; 5 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTJK (1380 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH BELOIT, IL; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Union:

  • WZSR (105.5 FM; WOODSTOCK, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WZCH (103.9 FM; DUNDEE, IL; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WYCH (106.3 FM; GENOA, IL; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)
  • WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
  • WLIT-FM (93.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJMK (104.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WNUA (95.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTMX (101.9 FM; SKOKIE, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WGCI-FM (107.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WZZN (94.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC CHICAGO FM RADIO,INC.)
  • WGSL (91.1 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER SCHOOL)
  • WBEZ (91.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
  • WKQX (101.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLUP-FM (97.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WNND (100.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WOJO (105.1 FM; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WUSN (99.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Union:

  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
  • W64CQ (Channel 64; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WLS-TV (Channel 7; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WMAQ-TV (Channel 5; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WMAQ-TV), INC.)
  • WTTW (Channel 11; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WBBM-TV (Channel 2; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPWR-TV (Channel 50; GARY, IN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXFT (Channel 60; AURORA, IL; Owner: TELEFUTURA CHICAGO LLC)
  • WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCPX (Channel 38; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: PAXSON CHICAGO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
  • WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W68DO (Channel 68; PALATINE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W57DN (Channel 57; ELGIN, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WIFR (Channel 23; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTVO (Channel 17; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WINNEBAGO TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • WFBN-LP (Channel 33; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WEIGEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQRF-TV (Channel 39; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUORUM OF ROCKFORD LICENSE, LLC)
  • WQFL-CA (Channel 8; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAMILY VALUES ORGANIZATION, INC.)
  • WCFC-CA (Channel 51; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS OF CHICAGOLAND, INC.)

Union fatal accident list:

Nov 29, 1988 09:25 AM, Main St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 167ft / 51.0mTotal length
  • 30,925Total average daily traffic
  • 2,803Total average daily truck traffic
  • 40,524Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Union, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Union, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Union)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 6606 S Union Road (Lat: 42.233056 Lon: -88.550000), Call Sign: WPYL601, Licensee ID: L00694678,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.762 MHz, 467.812 MHz, 467.850 MHz, 467.875 MHz, 467.900 MHz, 467.925 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2003, Expiration Date: 09/03/2013, Cancellation Date: 11/09/2013, Certifier: Larry S Stiff, Registrant: Bag Makers, Inc., 6606 S Union Road, Union, IL 60180, Phone: (815) 923-2247, Fax: (815) 923-1605, Email:

  • 8016 S Union Rd (Lat: 42.211778 Lon: -88.547806), Call Sign: WRUX653,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.960 MHz, 160.035 MHz, Grant Date: 10/15/2022, Expiration Date: 10/15/2032, Certifier: Ken Bauman, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • WSR8871, Lat: 42.190889 Lon: -88.495833, Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 6.6 m, Call Sign: WQHV753,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Paul C Diem, Registrant: Fox Valley Internet, Inc, 2585 Millennium Dr Suite G, Elgin, IL 60124, Phone: (847) 742-4623, Email:

  • WSR17456, Lat: 42.180250 Lon: -88.510167, Type: Mast, Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 6.6 m, Call Sign: WQHV753,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Paul C Diem, Registrant: Fox Valley Internet, Inc, 2585 Millennium Dr Suite G, Elgin, IL 60124, Phone: (847) 742-4623, Email:

  • CH60XC084, 7307 Union Rd (Lat: 42.223417 Lon: -88.550639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WQPT926,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2012, Expiration Date: 08/14/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/16/2012, Certifier: Kyle B Entz, Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483

  • CH60XC084, 7307 Union Rd (Lat: 42.223417 Lon: -88.550639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WQQE747,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11525.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11605.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11525.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11605.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/03/2023, Expiration Date: 11/20/2032, Cancellation Date: 01/11/2023, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8402, Fax: (424) 383-4840, Email:

  • Union #1 W/T, 1000ft Sw Of Jefferson And Main (Lat: 42.231389 Lon: -88.545639), Type: Tank, Structure height: 38.4 m, Overall height: 41.1 m, Call Sign: WQUK597,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/04/2014, Expiration Date: 08/04/2024, Certifier: James Hamtpon, Registrant: Getgoing Infrastructure Group, LLC, 2585 Millenium Dr, Ste G, Elgin, IL 60123, Phone: (847) 742-4623, Email:

  • UNION, 7100 Blk S Union Rd (Lat: 42.223444 Lon: -88.550639), Type: Mast, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQWT420,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 11/13/2015, Expiration Date: 11/13/2025, Certifier: Duane D Cedergren, Registrant: County Of Mchenry, 2200 N. Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098, Phone: (815) 338-2144, Fax: (815) 334-4696, Email:

  • Hemmingsen Farms, Hemmingsen Rd (Lat: 42.225111 Lon: -88.500444), Type: Silo, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WRDN441,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/11/2019, Expiration Date: 06/11/2029, Certifier: Greg Green, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Union)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1
  • HILBERT ELROY E, 8102 Leech Rd, Union, IL 60180
    Certificate: D006319 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 02/05/2016, Expiration Date: 02/04/2017

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$303,380
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$198,970
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 8710.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Union, IL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Union, IL - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 7. The highest number of fire incidents - 16 took place in 2013, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Union, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (44.2%), and Outside Fires (38.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Union, IL
    • 5044.2%Structure Fires
    • 4438.9%Outside Fires
    • 1513.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 43.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Union, IL
Most common first names in Union, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1481.2 years
Walter978.1 years
George876.2 years
John774.4 years
Joseph673.8 years
Rose687.5 years
Henry678.3 years
Grace679.0 years
Emma585.6 years
Anna584.6 years
Most common last names in Union, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bauman983.3 years
Schauer877.9 years
Kunde781.3 years
Miller677.8 years
Dollman588.4 years
Funk484.0 years
Ball481.5 years
Swanson464.0 years
Secor473.5 years
Smith480.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Union, IL
  • 93.1%Utility gas
  • 3.2%Electricity
  • 2.8%Wood
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Union, IL
  • 71.4%Utility gas
  • 28.6%No fuel used


Union compared to Illinois state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Michael Goodson (2)
  • David Anchor (1)
  • John W. Cederlund (1)
  • David R. Anchor (1)

Total of 5 patent applications in 2008-2024.