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Upton, WY

Weston CountyElev. 1,292 m
Population
845
Median home
$166,300
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Upton

Upton is a city in Wyoming with about 845 residents. Upton sits in Weston County. The median age is 50.5 and the median household income is $68,173. Homes carry a median value of $166,300, and about 81% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85.1%). Around 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
845
Median age
50.5
Median household income
$68,173
Per-capita income
$46,669
Poverty rate
15.5%
High-school grad or higher
82.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
Unemployment
0%
Avg. commute
27 min
Work from home
0%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White85.1%
Hispanic or Latino6.9%
Workforce by occupation
Sales & office24.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance23.6%
Production, transportation & material moving21.7%
Management, business, science & arts19%
Service11.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$166,300
Owner-occupied
80.5%
Median year built
1978
Households
482
Avg. household size
1.75

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Upton has 3 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading75%
Math75%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Upton High SchoolHighGrades 912
Upton Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Upton ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime71% below national
Upton111
Wyoming204
United States386
80% lower than 2022
20222023
property crime21% below national
Upton1,549
Wyoming1,581
United States1,952
12% lower than 2022
20222023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Upton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Upton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Weston County
HailRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
WildfireRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low
AvalancheVery Low
DroughtVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Upton is in Weston County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Upton sits in Weston County. Elevation ~1,292 m.

Map of Upton
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Upton — frequently asked

What is the population of Upton, Wyoming?
Upton has a population of about 845, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Upton?
The median home value in Upton is $166,300 (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Upton safe? What is the crime rate?
Upton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 111 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Upton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Weston County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, cold wave, wildfire.
How many schools are in Upton?
Upton has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Upton?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Upton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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