UnionMO
A town of 446. Healthier than 88% of U.S. towns.
What makes Union stand out
The thing Union does most differently from other towns.
446 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Union’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Opioid settlement grant funds lifelines in Franklin County: First Alert ForwardKMOV · Aug 25
- Man from Union, Mo., dies after crashing into tree in Franklin CountySTLtoday.com · Jul 17
- Woman charged with stealing $100K from father of her childFOX 2 · Jul 16
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Union. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Union beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Union | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.4% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.7% | 8% |
Most working residents commute out of Union
Most working residents leave Union for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Bethany (21%), St. Joseph (6%) and Trenton (5%). Half commute less than 33 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Union has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
2.4% of Union is conserved land
0.8 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dunn Ranch Prairie | — | 230 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
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
Township in Harrison County, Missouri, U.S.
Union Township is a township in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 388. Union Township was erected in 1858. The township was named for the federal union, since a large share of the residents were pro-Union during the Civil War.
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- Population
- 388