West Union, Iowa

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.

📰 West Union News Today

• See worshippers gather in one of Iowa's newest churches, The Acreage The Des Moines Register · Aug 18
• Marvin Eugene Larson, West Union Iowa, July 29, 2026 Grau Funeral Homes · Jul 29
• Our Town: The Barrel Drive-In in West Union hasn’t changed much in 55 years KCRG · Jul 27
• West Union Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Arlene Olson Obituary (2026) - Clermont, IA - The Union Legacy obituary · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

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

• Barrell Drive-In
• China Kitchen
• Euphoria Coffee (café)
• Gus & Tony's Town House Cafe

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Fayette County Historical Museum;Fayette County Historical L · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Union

• Clark Park reviews ★
• Courthouse Square reviews ★
• Dutton Cave County Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Echo Valley State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Glovers Creek Fish & Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Lions Park reviews ★
• Rotary Park reviews ★
• Sunset Park reviews ★
• West Union Recreation Center reviews ★

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.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of West Union

🏘️ Nearby Communities