City safety & data profile

Union CityTN

Union City, TN is a 11K-resident city in Obion County with a median household income of $50,870.

Obion County, Tennessee. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Union City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Union City has a population larger than 3% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $146,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 97%
By size
$50,870
Median income
$146,000
Median home
23.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Union City

Union City posts a median household income higher than 10% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Union City area.

Top 90%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Union City

Where Union City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$50,870 Bottom 10% higher than 10% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Union City, TN beyond the headline numbers

Union City sits inside Obion County, Tennessee, at roughly 36.42°N, -89.06°W. Population 10,573, $50,870 median household income. Median home value $146,000, median rent $739. Poverty rate 23.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Union City's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 44.4%, then short sleep duration at 42.5%. 1 hospital in/around Union City, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Union City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,573
Union City
Median Income
$50,870
-25% vs avg
Median Home Value
$146,000
-36% vs avg
Median Age
37.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Obion County) - Union City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
30K-4%
Median Income
$54,613+38%
Median Home Value
$133,600+50%
Poverty Rate
18.6%+4%
Unemployment
4.2%-68%

Economics

Economics indicators for Union City, TN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$739/mo
Poverty Rate
23.5% +65% vs avg
Unemployment 5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.8%
Work From Home 2.5%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 63.8%
African American 20.5%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
44.4%
Short Sleep Duration
42.5%
Obesity
42%
Physical Inactivity
33.7%
Current Smoking
21.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
21%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.1%
Diabetes
17.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.9%
Binge Drinking
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.2%
Annual Checkup 78.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.7%
Stroke
4.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UNION CITY
UNION CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Union City, TN? ▼
Union City, TN has a population of 10,573 people, located in Obion County, Tennessee.
What is the median household income in Union City? ▼
The median household income in Union City, TN is $50,870 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 23.5%.
What is the median home value in Union City? ▼
The median home value in Union City, TN is $146,000. Median rent is $739/month.
What are the top health concerns in Union City? ▼
The top health indicators in Union City include High Blood Pressure (44.4%), Short Sleep Duration (42.5%), Obesity (42%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Union City? ▼
Union City has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Union City? ▼
The median age in Union City, TN is 37.4 years. 20.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Union City, TN is located in Obion County, Tennessee. With a population of 11K and a $50,870 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Union City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Union City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Union City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Union City against Tennessee peers on any ranking lens. Explore Tennessee

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Obion County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.