The Town FilesUnion, Mississippi
Town in Newton County · population 2,042 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $138,400
- Household income
- $44,643
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 37.8
Union is a town of 2,042 people in Newton County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $138,400, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for families than 94% of Mississippi towns, quieter than 75% of Mississippi towns, better transit than 75% of Mississippi towns.
How Union ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Union is worth $138,400, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $44,643, which is more affordable than 37% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $715 a month. 58.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Union | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,400 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $715 | $820 |
| Median household income | $44,643 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.7% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Union
| People | Union | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.7% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 83.3% |
Weather in Union
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 33.0°F. About 58.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Union since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on March 3, 1966 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 22, 2005.
Severe weather in Newton County since 1996
Newton County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Newton County
Newton County had 5,127 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,490 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Union itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Union
3 public schools with 931 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 367 | 12.2 |
| UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 293 | 14.7 |
| UNION HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 271 | 10.0 |
Towns near Union
- Decatur, MS9.5 mi · 1,945 people · home $128,900
- Tucker, MS10.2 mi · 642 people · home $69,700
- Conehatta, MS11.4 mi · 1,376 people · home $119,200
- Philadelphia, MS14.1 mi · 7,118 people · home $97,300
- Newton, MS16.8 mi · 3,195 people · home $88,800
- Collinsville, MS16.8 mi · 1,984 people · home $170,800
- Pearl River, MS17.2 mi · 3,822 people · home $61,200
- Walnut Grove, MS20.0 mi · 510 people · home $85,900
Union questions
Is Union, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Union scores better for retirees than 30% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 75%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Union?
The median owner-occupied home in Union is valued at $138,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,643, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $715 a month.
What is the weather like in Union?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 33.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Union get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Union since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on March 3, 1966. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- 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)