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Upton, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hart County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
631
Population
464/sq mi density
$45,938
Median Income
$28,608 per capita
$131,300
Home Value
$202,309 Zillow
$809
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
1,506 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Upton enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in |
Upton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").