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Upton, Wyoming
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| Nickname(s):
The Best Town on Earth
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Location of Upton in Weston County, Wyoming.
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 Upton, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Weston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.96 sq mi (7.68 km2) |
| • Land | 2.96 sq mi (7.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,239 ft (1,292 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 898 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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1,056 |
| • Density | 356.28/sq mi (137.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82730
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-79125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1609170 |
| Website | https://www.townofupton.com/ |
Upton is a town in Weston County, Wyoming, United States. In 2020, about 898 people lived there. The town's fun slogan is: "The best town on earth."
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About Upton, Wyoming
Upton is located in the eastern part of Wyoming. It sits at coordinates 44°6′12″N 104°37′33″W / 44.10333°N 104.62583°W. The town covers an area of about 2.96 square miles (7.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Wildlife and Nature
Upton is known for its many wild animals. You can find lakes and streams nearby. These waters are home to different kinds of fish. The area is great for exploring nature.
Weather in Upton
Upton has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The hottest month is usually July, and the coldest is January. The town gets some rain, especially in spring and early summer. It also gets snow during the winter months.
| Climate data for Upton, Wyoming (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1909–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
68 (20) |
81 (27) |
88 (31) |
95 (35) |
105 (41) |
110 (43) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
91 (33) |
85 (29) |
66 (19) |
110 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 51.5 (10.8) |
54.7 (12.6) |
68.7 (20.4) |
77.6 (25.3) |
85.0 (29.4) |
93.8 (34.3) |
98.8 (37.1) |
97.4 (36.3) |
92.9 (33.8) |
81.7 (27.6) |
65.5 (18.6) |
52.4 (11.3) |
100.3 (37.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 32.5 (0.3) |
35.0 (1.7) |
47.0 (8.3) |
55.8 (13.2) |
65.3 (18.5) |
77.2 (25.1) |
86.9 (30.5) |
85.3 (29.6) |
74.8 (23.8) |
58.7 (14.8) |
43.5 (6.4) |
33.2 (0.7) |
57.9 (14.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 21.0 (−6.1) |
23.4 (−4.8) |
34.5 (1.4) |
42.8 (6.0) |
52.5 (11.4) |
63.2 (17.3) |
71.8 (22.1) |
69.9 (21.1) |
59.6 (15.3) |
45.3 (7.4) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
21.8 (−5.7) |
44.8 (7.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 9.5 (−12.5) |
11.8 (−11.2) |
21.9 (−5.6) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
39.6 (4.2) |
49.2 (9.6) |
56.7 (13.7) |
54.4 (12.4) |
44.3 (6.8) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
10.3 (−12.1) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −13.6 (−25.3) |
−9.9 (−23.3) |
1.8 (−16.8) |
15.5 (−9.2) |
25.1 (−3.8) |
37.1 (2.8) |
46.3 (7.9) |
41.7 (5.4) |
39.8 (4.3) |
13.1 (−10.5) |
−0.3 (−17.9) |
−10.6 (−23.7) |
−21.5 (−29.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −45 (−43) |
−34 (−37) |
−29 (−34) |
−11 (−24) |
5 (−15) |
26 (−3) |
30 (−1) |
24 (−4) |
6 (−14) |
−10 (−23) |
−26 (−32) |
−42 (−41) |
−45 (−43) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.45 (11) |
0.46 (12) |
0.82 (21) |
1.77 (45) |
2.83 (72) |
2.57 (65) |
2.13 (54) |
1.42 (36) |
1.20 (30) |
1.48 (38) |
0.58 (15) |
0.45 (11) |
16.16 (410) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.2 (21) |
8.1 (21) |
6.2 (16) |
5.3 (13) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
3.1 (7.9) |
6.3 (16) |
8.3 (21) |
46.4 (118) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 8.1 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 68.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 20.5 |
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People of Upton
The number of people living in Upton has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 244 residents. By 1950, the population had grown to 951. In 2020, the census counted 898 people.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 244 | — | |
| 1920 | 306 | 25.4% | |
| 1930 | 373 | 21.9% | |
| 1940 | 545 | 46.1% | |
| 1950 | 951 | 74.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,224 | 28.7% | |
| 1970 | 987 | −19.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,193 | 20.9% | |
| 1990 | 980 | −17.9% | |
| 2000 | 872 | −11.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,100 | 26.1% | |
| 2020 | 898 | −18.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,056 | −4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Details (2010)
In 2010, Upton had 1,100 people living in 467 households. Most residents were White (95.6%). About 25.5% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in town was 38.4 years.
Education in Upton
Kids in Upton go to public schools run by Weston County School District #7.
- Upton Elementary School serves students from kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Upton Middle School is for students in grades 6 to 8.
- Upton High School teaches students from 9th to 12th grade.
Upton also has a public library. It is part of the Weston County Library System.
Fun Places to Visit in Upton
Upton has some interesting places to see and learn about.
- The Red Onion Museum shows art by a local artist named Dave Paulley.
- The Weston County Gazette is the town's local newspaper. It has been printed in Upton for almost 100 years!
- Old Town lets you see what pioneer times were like. It has buildings that were moved from the original town area.
Images for kids
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Thunder Basin National Grassland
See also
In Spanish: Upton (Wyoming) para niños
