West UnionIowa
West Union is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,490 at the time of the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About West Union
Set in the northeastern part of Iowa, West Union is a small town, home to 2,435 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
West Union holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 885 residents per square mile.
What Makes West Union Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named West Union — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in West Union
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Fayette County Historical Museum;Fayette County Historical L · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Union
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in West Union
- North Fayette Valley High School
- West Union Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.