At a Glance
Median Income
$68,173
$46,669 per capita
Home Value
$166,300
Zillow: $271,656
Violent Crime
292/100K
1,655/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
311 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 $271,656. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Upton reports 292 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,655/100K.
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. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population845
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density326/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$271,656
Housing Units555
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent292/100K
Property1,655/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,578/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
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.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.