Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Of the 143 Kentucky towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Uniontown. Uniontown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Uniontown beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,046 in 1860, a peak of 1,532 in 1900, 929 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 1898 and 3 maps from 1917 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Uniontown, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Uniontown.
Zillow values the typical Uniontown home at about $108,000, down 6.2% in a year, 53% below the Kentucky typical home. Uniontown: 68% of households are owner-occupiers, where Kentucky’s towns sit at 59% and U.S. towns at 73%.
| Uniontown | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $598 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 59% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Public schools: the Union County school district. Its one school is below. 199 students attend Uniontown’s public school.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniontown Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 199 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Of the losses FEMA expects in Uniontown, 41% come from inland flooding and 27% from earthquakes. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 80% of U.S. communities. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2025.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
For Uniontown, the middle household income is $44,000. Commuting out is the norm locally: 3% of working residents work locally. Also worth knowing: jobs based locally fell to 64 in 2023, 43 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Morganfield (15%), Henderson (12%) and Evansville (5%).
| Uniontown | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.2% | 15% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. No violent or property crimes were reported in Uniontown in 2025.
Uniontown is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
28% of Uniontown adults have been diagnosed with depression. This Kentucky town tracks Kentucky closely on all 31 CDC measures. In Uniontown, 19% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 39% have high blood pressure.
| Uniontown | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Uniontown City Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Uniontown; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Uniontown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
Where Uniontown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Kentucky, United States
Uniontown is a home rule-class city in Union County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 929 at the 2020 census. The John T. Myers Locks and Dam, once known as Uniontown Locks and Dam, is located downriver 3½ miles.
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Uniontown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.