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A town of 676.
Population
676
residents
Median home value
$225K
Census ACS
Household income
$250K
median
Median age
29.1
years
Jobs based here
8
A commuter town
Small town
676 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Union Grove
Most working residents leave Union Grove for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Longview (29%), Kilgore (6%) and Tyler (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Union Grove1%
Longview29%
Kilgore6%
Tyler6%
Dallas5%
14 mi
median commute distance
8
jobs based in Union Grove
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Union Grove has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
94°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–59°
Spring54–76°
Summer71–92°
Fall55–78°
Nov 15
typical first frost
Mar 10
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Union Grove is
Union Grove beats the Texas average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
26 measures vs. Texas
2 better19 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Union Grove | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 12.1% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 10.3% | 12.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.3% | 5.7% |
Longview Regional Medical Center
11.2 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 inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
Homes in Union Grove sell for about $289K
The median sale price was $289,000 in February 2026.
$289Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in February
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Union Grove for work
Where Union Grove’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
8jobs based in Union Grove
1%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
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