UnionWI
A town of 2,624. A regional job hub with 5,332 jobs.
What makes Union stand out
The 2 things Union does most differently from other towns.
Every workday, about 5,218 people come to Union for work
Where Union’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Union’s report card
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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 9% work in town. The top destinations are Eau Claire (50%), Menomonie (5%) and Chippewa Falls (4%). Half commute less than 7 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Union beats the Wisconsin average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Union | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| More adults with depression | 26.8% | 23.2% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Union has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
2.9% of Union is conserved land
0.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area | — | 335 |
| 2. Sherman Creek Park | — | 29 |
| 3. Primeval Park | — | 4 |
About Union
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Union is a town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,696 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Truax and Union are located in the town.
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- Population
- 2,696
- Area
- 28 sq mi
- Elevation
- 971 ft
Union’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Union.