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Upton, KY
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Upton, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Upton a Good Place to Live?
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 $202,309. 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.
Safety & Crime
Upton reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,506/100K.
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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.