UnionWI
A town of 826.
Is Union a good place to live?
38% of residents live below the poverty line in Union, against 6.4% in Wisconsin’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 1 have a lower median age than Union. The biggest park or preserve is Kooyumjian-Lost Creek Forest, at 121 acres. Union has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
826 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Union: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Union, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Union.
Union stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
0.7% of Union working residents work locally, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 8.3% and U.S. towns at 8%. The median household income in Union is $61,000. The top destinations are Hillsboro (20%), Elroy (6%) and Reedsburg (6%).
| Union | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 19% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Union
Union has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Union’s July high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults smoke cigarettes in Union than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country
20% of Union adults smoke cigarettes. Only 5 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Union. 18% of Union adults binge drink.
| Union | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 26% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 17% | 19% |
| What stands out | Union | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.1% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 19.8% | 13.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Union, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Union has set aside 0.7% of its land for conservation
0.8 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kooyumjian-Lost Creek Forest | — | 121 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Union
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Union; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Union residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Union for work
Where Union’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Union
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Union is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 809 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of White City is located in the town.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,175 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Union
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Union, WI a good place to live?
Union has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.