Upton, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hart County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
631
Population
464/sq mi density
$45,938
Median Income
$28,608 per capita
$131,300
Home Value
$195,748 Zillow
$809
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $809/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Upton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 759 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4587°N, 85.9002°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hart County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 5.1 in |
Upton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.3").