Union County sits in southern Illinois with direct access to the Shawnee National Forest and the Cache River wetlands, offering extensive public land for hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing. The county seat of Jonesboro and nearby Anna provide small-town services while remaining within a 30-minute drive of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for additional retail, medical care, and regional airport connections. Local school districts serve families across the county, and employment centers include agriculture, light manufacturing, and public-sector positions tied to the national forest and state parks.
Union County currently has 17 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $289,035.29 and 5 lots for sale with an average list price of $197,580. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there is 1 new construction home for sale. The average annual property tax for Union County is $1,925.81.
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