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Union

A township of 12,587 people in Ross County, Ohio
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Outdoors in Union

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Conserved land5.6%2,392 of 42,493 acres
Trails16 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2190 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Union

Township in Ohio, US
12,530Population
66.8 sq miArea
863 ftElevation

Union Township is one of the sixteen townships of Ross County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 12,530 people in the township.

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Living in Union

Work & commute in Union

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Most working residents leave Union for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Chillicothe (18%), Columbus (10%) and Green (10%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Chillicothe
18%
Columbus
10%
Green
10%
Scioto
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Union →

Health in Union

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

8worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Adena Regional Medical CenterChillicothe · 5 mi · ER
Hopewell Health Centers - ChillicotheChillicothe · 6.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45601, 43115, 45628 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Union →

Natural hazards in Union

13
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding⚡ Lightning🌡️ Heat waves
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Climate in Union

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Union has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 25°Winter
64° / 42°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
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Schools in Union

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B

School Grade B

The public schools Union’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 56% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Northside BranchChillicothe · 6.1 miles · 60 hrs a week

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