Union County, Kentucky
Among the top 7% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
- top 16% for sales tax
Union County is a county in Kentucky with about 13,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, estimated total tax burden, and cost of living. It rates lower on summer humidity and comfortable days.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in3.5 in
muggy 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 73% of US counties
Home Value$109k18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$735better than 71% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.82%better than 53% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.01%better than 77% of US counties
Unemployment3.7%better than 71% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.7 in64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.0 inbetter than 58% of US counties
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 59% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 25% of US counties
Comfortable Days68 daysbetter than 24% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk42.8better than 56% of US counties
School Quality61.4better than 63% of US counties
Violent Crime871/100kbetter than 44% of US counties
Property Crime588/100kbetter than 67% of US counties
Community
Population13,49530th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.348th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2139th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0370th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.6%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.7%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.9%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.4%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 48% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 41% of US counties
Airport Distance125 mibetter than 35% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.0%better than 61% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.48better than 42% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 52% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Union County an affordable place to live?
- Union County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 73% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Union County?
- The median home value in Union County is $109k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Union County?
- Median household income in Union County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Union County?
- Median gross rent in Union County is $735 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Union County safe?
- Union County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 871/100k (better than 44%). Property crime is 588/100k.
- What is the weather like in Union County?
- Union County averages 79°F in July and 34°F in January, with 47.7 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Union County?
- Public-school quality in Union County is above average, scoring better than 63% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Union County?
- The average one-way commute in Union County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)