North Dakota
Upham is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 165. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Upham receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Upham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Upham is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Upham is $35,000, 88% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Upham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches, including 49.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,500 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,530 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,013 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,516 |
| Unemployment | 12.6% |
| 250% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 335 |
| County GDP | $586M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 12.29% |
| Commute Time | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $35,000 |
| 88% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 12.29% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,598/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.8 inches |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5816°N, 100.7284°W |
| County FIPS | 38009 |
Winner: Republican by 55.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |