Upton, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Crook County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
845 Population 326/sq mi density
$68,173 Median Income $46,669 per capita
$166,300 Home Value $298,259 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,173 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Upton, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,173
9% below
$46,669 per capita
Home Value
$166,300
41% below
Zillow: $298,259
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
91%
Home Value
59%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
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 $68,173 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,669. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Upton is $166,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,259. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

12.9% of adults in Upton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Upton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population845
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density326/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,173
Per Capita$46,669
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$458M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,300
Rent
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$298,259
Housing Units555
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,578/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
Elevation4,216 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Upton was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Northeast Wyoming Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.