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A township of 591 people in Perry County, Indiana
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Conserved land48%13,066 of 27,461 acres
Trails14 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Union

Township in Indiana, United States
591Population
43.1 sq miArea
381 ftElevation

Union Township is one of seven townships in Perry County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 591 and it contained 287 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Union for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Tell City (8%), Evansville (8%) and Jasper (7%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Tell City
8%
Evansville
8%
Jasper
7%
Oil
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Union →

Health in Union

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

6worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Perry County Memorial HospitalTell City · 14.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sichc EnglishEnglish · 17.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47520, 47525, 47586 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Union →

Natural hazards in Union

80
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Union →

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Union has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 27°Winter
67° / 44°Spring
86° / 64°Summer
69° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Perry County Public LibraryTell City · 15.8 miles · 48 hrs a week

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