The Town FilesUnionville, Tennessee
Community in Bedford County · population 1,394 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $280,500
- Household income
- $70,541
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 44.1
Unionville is a community of 1,394 people in Bedford County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $280,500, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Tennessee towns, quieter than 88% of Tennessee towns, better for families than 75% of Tennessee towns.
How Unionville ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Unionville is worth $280,500, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $70,541, which is more affordable than 40% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $784 a month. 78.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Unionville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,500 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $784 | $863 |
| Median household income | $70,541 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 78.3% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Unionville
| People | Unionville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.4% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 88.2% |
Weather in Unionville
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 26.1°F. About 57.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.6 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Unionville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 6, 2018 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 12, 2022.
Severe weather in Bedford County since 1996
Bedford County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4594: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Bedford County
Bedford County had 18,134 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,753 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Unionville itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Unionville
3 public schools with 1,577 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Elementary School | PK-5 | 662 | 17.4 |
| Community High School | 9-12 | 549 | 12.2 |
| Community Middle School | 6-8 | 366 | 14.6 |
Towns near Unionville
- Chapel Hill, TN7.0 mi · 1,717 people · home $311,100
- Eagleville, TN10.1 mi · 813 people · home $416,700
- Shelbyville, TN10.2 mi · 23,557 people · home $244,000
- Rockvale, TN11.1 mi · 1,279 people · home $449,500
- Christiana, TN11.7 mi · 4,305 people · home $361,900
- Wartrace, TN14.9 mi · 653 people · home $206,800
- Lewisburg, TN16.5 mi · 12,288 people · home $225,700
- Murfreesboro, TN18.8 mi · 152,769 people · home $402,100
Unionville questions
Is Unionville, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Unionville scores better for retirees than 60% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 88%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Unionville?
The median owner-occupied home in Unionville is valued at $280,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,541, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $784 a month.
What is the weather like in Unionville?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 26.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.6 inches of snow.
Does Unionville get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Unionville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 6, 2018. The typical Tennessee 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)