At a Glance
Median Income
$40,446
$18,687 per capita
Home Value
$91,700
Zillow: $223,068
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
34.3% smoking rate
How Upper Fruitland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Upper Fruitland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Upper Fruitland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Upper Fruitland residents earn a median household income of $40,446 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,687. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Upper Fruitland is $91,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,068. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
9.6% of adults in Upper Fruitland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Upper Fruitland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,496
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$40,446
Per Capita$18,687
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,700
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$223,068
Housing Units529
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes19.4%
Smoking34.3%
Heart Disease10.2%
Premature Death18,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,181 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband38.3%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Upper Fruitland was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.