The Town FilesUpton, Wyoming
Town in Weston County · population 898 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $160,400
- Household income
- $58,182
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 50.3
Upton is a town of 898 people in Weston County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $160,400, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks quieter than 97% of Wyoming towns, better transit than 89% of Wyoming towns.
How Upton ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Upton is worth $160,400, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $58,182, which is more affordable than 83% of Wyoming towns. 76.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Upton | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,400 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | — | $902 |
| Median household income | $58,182 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 76.7% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Upton
| People | Upton | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.3 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.3% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.6% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 17.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 33.5 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.2% | 89.6% |
Weather in Upton
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 9.5°F. About 16.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.4 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 182 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Upton since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. The strongest, an F0, struck on June 11, 1998 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 27, 2013.
Severe weather in Weston County since 1996
Weston County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 3, 2012 | Fire | FM-2995: Oil Creek Fire |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| August 1, 2001 | Fire | FM-2370: Wy- Elk Mountain Fire Complex - 08/01/01 |
Jobs and pay in Weston County
Weston County had 2,431 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,063 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Upton itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Upton
3 public schools with 902 students, about 37.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Elementary | K-5 | 601 | 75.1 |
| Upton Middle School | 6-8 | 225 | 45.0 |
| Upton High School | 9-12 | 76 | 6.9 |
Towns near Upton
- Moorcroft, WY19.0 mi · 946 people · home $234,700
- Sundance, WY24.7 mi · 1,032 people · home $247,100
- Newcastle, WY28.0 mi · 3,374 people · home $178,900
Upton questions
Is Upton, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Upton scores better for retirees than 43% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 97%. 30.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.3).
How much does a house cost in Upton?
The median owner-occupied home in Upton is valued at $160,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,182, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Upton?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 9.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.2 inches of precipitation a year and 46.4 inches of snow.
Does Upton get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Upton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on June 11, 1998. The typical Wyoming town has had 4.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)