Union County , Illinois
Population: 16,972 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,420 Home $131,700 Rent $658/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,972 residents, Union County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike.
$56,420
Median Income
household
$131,700
Home Value
median
$658/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,420 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,962 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
| Median Home Value | $131,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $658/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,972 |
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.8%
Obesity
10.9%
Diabetes
17.1%
Smoking
39.8%
High Blood Pressure
28.0%
No Physical Activity
24.4%
Depression
37.0%
Insufficient Sleep
75.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 55.4 · 55th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
61.58
🌀 Hurricane
36.13
🔥 Wildfire
9.22
❄️ Winter Storm
66.90
🌍 Earthquake
90.14
☀️ Drought
60.85
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