Unionville, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 75 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -40.9%
Males: 46  (62.6%)
Females: 29  (37.4%)
Median resident age:

61.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52594

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-657,380,510 (it was $33,333 in 2000)
Unionville $-657,380,510
IA $69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,651 (it was $13,856 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $108,980 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Unionville:

$108,980
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $106,784; detached houses: $116,419; mobile homes: $33,996
March 2022 cost of living index in Unionville: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.8%
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    • 10389.6%White alone
    • 1311.3%Two or more races
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Ancestries: Irish (36.8%), German (29.4%), Eastern European (7.4%), English (7.4%), European (5.9%), Scottish (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/1/1922

Elevation: 945 feet

Land area: 0.74 square miles.

Population density: 101 people per square mile   (very low).

Unionville, Iowa map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Iowa:

3.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Unionville city:

2.1% ($525)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (72.0 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (155.7 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (269.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Udell, IA (1.9 miles),
Moravia, IA (2.8 miles ),
Moulton, IA (3.0 miles ),
Rathbun, IA (3.2 miles),
Blakesburg, IA (3.2 miles ),
Centerville, IA (3.3 miles ),
Drakesville, IA (3.4 miles),
Mystic, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 40.82 N, Longitude: 92.69 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Unionville, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Unionville, IA in 2022

Unionville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Unionville, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (12.5%)
  • Utilities (10.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Food (7.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Plastics & rubber products (20.6%)
  • Utilities (17.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.8%)
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Food (5.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (45.5%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Motor vehicles, parts & supplies merchant wholesalers (9.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.1%)
  • Food (9.1%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (9.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Unionville, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (17.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (14.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.8%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5.9%)
  • Religious workers (5.9%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (27.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (22.7%)
  • Teachers, special education (9.1%)
  • Accountants and auditors (9.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)

Average climate in Unionville, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Unionville-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Unionville city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 tornado 26.2 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Unionville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 232% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 303.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 380.3 miles away from Unionville center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 303.9 miles away from Unionville center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 290.4 miles away from Unionville center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 304.3 miles away from Unionville center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 427.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Appanoose County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Unionville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Unionville:

  • CENTERVILLE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • CENTERVILLE NURSING AND REHAB CE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CENTERVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • APPANOOSE COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • GOLDEN AGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • GOLDEN AGE SKILLED NURSING AND R (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • OAKWOOD NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ALBIA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Unionville:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 23 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • Truman State University (about 45 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Drake University (about 74 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 78 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 80 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • University of Iowa (about 84 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 93 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)

Points of interest:

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Church in Unionville: Unionville Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Appanoose County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Unionville:

Marital status in Unionville, IA
  • Never married: 23.7%
  • Now married: 52.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.4%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Unionville:

  • High school or higher: 98.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Unionville, IA (based on Appanoose County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,20512
Evangelical Protestant1,67920
Catholic1,0941
Other1061
None7,803-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Appanoose County:

4.62 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.77 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

6.93 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Appanoose County:

9.24 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Appanoose County:

9.1%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Appanoose County:

27.7%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Appanoose County:

15.3%
State:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 6$210$4200$0
Totals for Government 6$210$4200$0

Unionville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $7,000 ($93.33)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($66.67)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($66.67)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $3,000 ($40.00)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($26.67)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($26.67)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($13.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($13.33)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($26.67)

Unionville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($13.33)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($26.67)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($93.33)
  • Tax - Property: $9,000 ($120.00)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $9,000 ($120.00)

Unionville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $22,000 ($293.33)

Strongest AM radio stations in Unionville:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLBA (1370 AM; 0 kW; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Unionville:

  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Unionville:

  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Unionville fatal accident list:

Sep 23, 2007 10:23 AM, Union St, Lat: 40.816025, Lon: -92.689403, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 18, 1998 06:05 PM, South Street, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 13, 1981 12:55 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.0mTotal length
  • 3,595Total average daily traffic
  • 112Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,595Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Unionville, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Unionville, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Sundown Lake Area, Lat: 40.820583 Lon: -92.708944, Type: Mtower, Structure height: 35 m, Call Sign: WQPI561,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/30/2012, Expiration Date: 05/30/2022, Cancellation Date: 06/06/2022, Certifier: Tammy S Wheeler, Registrant: Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company, 101 N Main St, Moulton, IA 52572, Phone: (641) 642-3249, Fax: (641) 642-3966, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Unionville, IA
  • 61.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.8%Electricity
  • 5.1%No fuel used
  • 3.4%Wood
  • 1.7%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Unionville, IA
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Electricity


Unionville compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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