UnionSD
A town of 135. Nearly 15.3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Union stand out
The thing Union does most differently from other towns.
135 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 →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Union. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Union
Most working residents leave Union for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (38%), Canistota (5%) and Salem (3%). Half commute less than 33 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Union has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
15.3% of Union is conserved land
5.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
How healthy Union is
Union beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Union | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.5% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.8% | 84.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 9.2% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Union for work
Where Union’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023