At a Glance
Median Income
$45,938
$28,608 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
Zillow: $195,748
Median Rent
$809/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Upton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Upton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Upton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Upton residents earn a median household income of $45,938 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,608. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 417 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Upton is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,748. Median rent is $809/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
22.1% of adults in Upton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Upton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population631
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density464/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,938
Per Capita$28,608
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$843M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$809
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$195,748
Housing Units291
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain52.7 in/yr
Elevation759 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Upton was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.