The Town FilesUnion City, Indiana
City in Randolph County · population 3,454 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $79,300
- Household income
- $39,360
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 38.3
Union City is a city of 3,454 people in Randolph County, Indiana. The median home is worth $79,300, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more walkable than 87% of Indiana towns, hipper than 86% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of Indiana towns.
How Union City ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Union City is worth $79,300, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $39,360, which is more affordable than 78% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $595 a month. 66.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Union City | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,300 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $595 | $888 |
| Median household income | $39,360 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 66.8% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Union City
| People | Union City | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.2% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Union City
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 17.8°F. About 40.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Union City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 14, 2024 about 2.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 51 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 7, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 11, 2005.
Severe weather in Randolph County since 1996
Randolph County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Randolph County
Randolph County had 7,093 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,830 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Union City itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Union City
2 public schools with 924 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side Elementary School | PK-6 | 554 | 13.9 |
| Union City Community Jr/Sr High | 7-12 | 370 | 11.2 |
Towns near Union City
- Winchester, IN8.5 mi · 4,843 people · home $97,600
- Greenville, OH12.4 mi · 12,786 people · home $157,800
- Versailles, OH17.9 mi · 2,692 people · home $208,200
- St. Henry, OH18.2 mi · 2,596 people · home $287,000
- Portland, IN18.6 mi · 6,320 people · home $96,700
- Coldwater, OH21.9 mi · 4,774 people · home $232,200
- Covington, OH25.5 mi · 2,548 people · home $175,400
- Richmond, IN25.6 mi · 35,720 people · home $114,400
Union City questions
Is Union City, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Union City scores better for retirees than 30% of Indiana towns and quieter than 23%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Union City?
The median owner-occupied home in Union City is valued at $79,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,360, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $595 a month.
What is the weather like in Union City?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.1 inches of precipitation a year and 23.6 inches of snow.
Does Union City get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Union City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 14, 2024. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- 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)