© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Union City.
About
Life in Union City
Union City is a community of 11,040 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $50,870, median rent runs about $732 per month, and median home values are around $146,000. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Union City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.5%
Foreign-Born
5.8%
Broadband Internet
82.9%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Union City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Union City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (51.5%), and 11.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.1%
of households
Married Couples
40.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 38% below TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Union City
In Union City, rent runs 38% below the TN average, and home values are 49% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,007
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $173,997 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TN
Unemployment in Union City
Unemployment in Obion County, which includes Union City, is close to the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Union City: Obion County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Obion County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Union City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.5 min avg
How Union City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Union City, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 46 mi
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 133 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 41% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Union City runs 41% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
462.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,137.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Union City Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Obion County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Obion County, which includes Union City, the most common type is heat, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Heat | $7.6M |
| 2024 | 18 | Excessive Heat | $43,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Heat | $1.0M |
| 2022 | 24 | Heat | $35,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Heat | $6.7M |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110,000 |
| 2019 | 11 | Heat | $120,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Heat | $2.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Obion County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dyer County, TN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 32 miles from Union City) is typically good — 276 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
276
per year
Moderate Days
83
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Dyer County, TN (32 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Union City has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.8"
Annual Snowfall
5.8"
Hot Days/Year
42
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
86
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 27°F | 3.97" |
| Feb | 49°F | 30°F | 4.64" |
| Mar | 59°F | 37°F | 5.23" |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 5.22" |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 5.56" |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.41" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.05" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.34" |
| Sep | 83°F | 58°F | 3.81" |
| Oct | 72°F | 46°F | 3.96" |
| Nov | 59°F | 36°F | 4.43" |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 5.17" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Union City
Union City has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Unity Psychiatric Care-martin
Psychiatric · 11.6 mi away · Martin
Volunteer Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.9 mi away · Martin
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Union City
Union City's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Union City (within 15 miles)
The University of Tennessee-Martin
11.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 4,866 students · in-state tuition $10,824 · 54% graduate · median earnings $48,116 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Union City
Union City has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
44 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
63 mi awayShiloh National Military Park
National Military Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Union City
Obion County Public Library
1221 East Reelfoot Avenue, Union City
Cities Near Union City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Union City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Union City FAQ
Is Union City, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Union City's median rent is $739/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $50,870/year. Median home value is $146,000.
Is Union City, Tennessee safe?⌄
Union City's violent crime rate was 463 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2138 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Union City, Tennessee?⌄
Obion County, which includes Union City, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Union City, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Union City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $739/month and median household income is $50,870/year. The median home value is $146,000. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Union City, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Union City is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from