The Town FilesWest Union, Ohio
Village in Adams County · population 3,004 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $132,500
- Household income
- $29,056
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 42.1
West Union is a village of 3,004 people in Adams County, Ohio. The median home is worth $132,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 89% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Ohio towns.
How West Union ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West Union is worth $132,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $29,056, which is more affordable than 2% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $658 a month. 38.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Union | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $658 | $914 |
| Median household income | $29,056 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 38.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Union
| People | West Union | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 38.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in West Union
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 17.2°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Union since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 23, 1968 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 21, 2014.
Severe weather in Adams County since 1996
Adams County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Adams County
Adams County had 6,800 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,396 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in West Union itself the ACS puts it at 14%.
Public schools in West Union
3 public schools with 1,471 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Union Elementary School | PK-6 | 661 | 18.4 |
| West Union High School | 7-12 | 477 | 14.9 |
| Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center | 11-12 | 333 | 17.5 |
Towns near West Union
- Maysville, KY16.6 mi · 8,873 people · home $151,500
- Georgetown, OH19.8 mi · 4,453 people · home $148,600
- Mount Orab, OH26.3 mi · 4,347 people · home $267,400
- West Portsmouth, OH27.2 mi · 2,928 people · home $115,500
- Flemingsburg, KY27.5 mi · 2,953 people · home $132,800
- Hillsboro, OH29.3 mi · 6,481 people · home $149,200
West Union questions
Is West Union, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Union scores better for retirees than 89% of Ohio towns and quieter than 38%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in West Union?
The median owner-occupied home in West Union is valued at $132,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $29,056, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $658 a month.
What is the weather like in West Union?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 20.2 inches of snow.
Does West Union get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Union since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 23, 1968. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)