At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$39,530 per capita
Home Value
$35,000
Zillow: $238,344
Violent Crime
253/100K
1,095/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Upham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Upham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Upham a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Upham residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,530. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 335 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Upham is $35,000 , 88% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,344. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Upham reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,095/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Upham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Upham has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population165
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$39,530
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$35,000
Rent
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$238,344
Housing Units105
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
F
Violent253/100K
Property1,095/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,447 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Upham was founded in 1905.
The median home in Upham was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Minot International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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