UnionIN
A town of 9,445. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Union stand out
The 3 things Union does most differently from other towns.
95% of working residents leave Union for work
Where Union’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Union’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Union. Another town gets a different order.
Union’s public schools outperform 93% of Indiana districts
The public schools Union’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 93% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Center Elementary School | K–5 | 386 | A |
| John Simatovich Elementary School | PK–5 | 280 | A− |
| Union Township Middle School | 6–8 | 333 | B+ |
| Wheeler High School | 9–12 | 387 | A |
Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Union beats the Indiana average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Union | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.8% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.7% | 14.7% |
Most working residents commute out of Union
Most working residents leave Union for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Valparaiso (14%), Portage (7%) and Hobart (6%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Where working residents work
0.9% of Union is conserved land
9.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest | 6.9 mi | 294 |
| 2. Walnut Woods Nature Preserve | — | 11 |
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Union has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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About Union
Township in Indiana, United States
Union Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 8,811, and in 2020, it was 9,403.
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- Population
- 9,403
- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 745 ft
Union’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Union.