UnionWI
A town of 462. Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns.
What makes Union stand out
The 2 things Union does most differently from other towns.
462 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Union’s report card
Now in Union
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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 Siren (12%), Swiss (7%) and Webster (7%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Union beats the Wisconsin average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Union | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.2% | 19% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.9% | 6.6% |
22.5% of Union is conserved land
25 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Burnett County Forest | 13.2 mi | 9,644 |
| 2. Governor Knowles State Forest | 10.2 mi | 4,788 |
| 3. Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway | 1.1 mi | 632 |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Union has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 53 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% 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
About Union
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Union is a town in Burnett County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 345 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 345
- Area
- 38 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,053 ft