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West Union, IL
Census-designated place in Clark County, Illinois.
Population
140
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
77
ZIP codes
0
West Union and its ZIP codes
West Union at a glance
- West Union is 66% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for West Union, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for West Union.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,794
4,304 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,544
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $7,451 per person
Environment and hazard risk
West Union, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
270
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Union, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near West Union
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West YorkCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| HutsonvilleVillage | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| Fairbanks, INCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Graysville, INCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| AnnapolisCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Prairie Creek, INCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Merom, INTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| MarshallCity | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| Shelburn, INTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| RobinsonCity | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| PalestineVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| MartinsvilleCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| Prairieton, INCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Farmersburg, INTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| New Lebanon, INCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Sullivan, INCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Union, IL in?
- West Union is in Clark County, Illinois.
- What is the population of West Union, IL?
- About 140 people live in West Union, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Union?
- Nearby places include West York (3.1 mi), Hutsonville (7 mi), Fairbanks, IN (7.5 mi), Graysville, IN (8.8 mi), Annapolis (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023