The Town FilesUnion Springs, Alabama
City in Bullock County · population 3,358 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $80,400
- Household income
- $26,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 35.9
Union Springs is a city of 3,358 people in Bullock County, Alabama. The median home is worth $80,400, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 91% of Alabama towns.
How Union Springs ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Union Springs is worth $80,400, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $26,250, which is more affordable than 39% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $526 a month. 42.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Union Springs | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $80,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $526 | $834 |
| Median household income | $26,250 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 42.8% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.4% | — |
Who lives in Union Springs
| People | Union Springs | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 41.3% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 40.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 56.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Union Springs
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 34.5°F. About 57.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 61 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Union Springs since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 6, 2016 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 10, 2000.
Severe weather in Bullock County since 1996
Bullock County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| October 12, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3407: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Bullock County
Bullock County had 2,788 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,696 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Union Springs itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Union Springs
4 public schools with 1,367 students, about 18.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Springs Elementary School | PK-4 | 537 | 19.9 |
| Bullock County High School | 9-12 | 447 | 19.4 |
| South Highlands Middle School | 5-8 | 383 | 16.0 |
| Bullock County Career Technical Center | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Union Springs
- Tuskegee, AL19.4 mi · 9,395 people · home $104,800
- Pike Road, AL25.4 mi · 9,439 people · home $381,600
- Troy, AL27.6 mi · 17,727 people · home $231,400
- Tallassee, AL29.1 mi · 4,763 people · home $144,600
Union Springs questions
Is Union Springs, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Union Springs scores better for retirees than 32% of Alabama towns and quieter than 25%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Union Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Union Springs is valued at $80,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $26,250, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $526 a month.
What is the weather like in Union Springs?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 34.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Union Springs get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Union Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 6, 2016. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)