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West Union’s story
West Union in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
West UnionSC
A town of 370. A regional job hub with 373 jobs.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Brian Stansberry (photographer) · CC BY 4.0
Population
370
residents
Typical home
$353K
+3% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
38.0
years
Jobs based here
373
A job hub
What makes West Union stand out
The thing West Union does most differently from other towns.
Small town
370 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
WalhallaWest Union
West Union’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →82°
Cloudy
H 86° · L 63°
Local news
All →- Small South Carolina town approves development that would double populationWYFF · Sep 22
- West Union approves annexation for proposed 400-home developmentWSPA 7News · Sep 22
- Second reading of West Union land annexation passes at town council meetingFOX Carolina News · Sep 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in West Union. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of West Union
Most working residents leave West Union for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Greenville (7%), Walhalla (6%) and Clemson (4%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In West Union2%
Greenville7%
Walhalla6%
Clemson4%
Seneca4%
12 mi
median commute distance
373
jobs based in West Union
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
West Union has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–55°
Spring48–72°
Summer66–88°
Fall50–72°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical West Union home is worth about $353K
The typical West Union home is worth about $353,000, up 3% in a year, 15% above the South Carolina typical home.
$353KZillow home value
Typical home value
West Union$353K
South Carolina$306K
+3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Crime reported in West Union
29 crimes were reported in West Union in 2024: 26 property and 3 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
West Union is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
3
violent crimes reported in 2024
26
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy West Union is
West Union beats the South Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
32 measures vs. South Carolina
0 better22 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | West Union | SC |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 17.5% | 11.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 7.5% |
| More adults in fair or poor health | 24.5% | 20.1% |
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
5.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A job hub
Every workday, about 370 people come to West Union for work
Where West Union’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
373jobs based in West Union
2%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About West Union
Town in South Carolina, United States
West Union is a town in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Union's city limits had a population of 374.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 374
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 994 ft
- ZIP code
- 29696
- Area code
- 864
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