Upham, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 131 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.5%
 
Males: 70  (53.6%)
Females: 61  (46.4%)
Median resident age:

41.9 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58789

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,954 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Upham:

$55,954
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,640 (it was $11,187 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $26,035 (it was $14,600 in 2000)
Upham:

$26,035
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $60,976; detached houses: $60,978; mobile homes: $62,123
March 2022 cost of living index in Upham: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 36.1%
(32.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Upham, ND (2022)
    • 17193.4%White alone
    • 73.8%American Indian alone
    • 10.5%Asian alone



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Upham, North Dakota as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Upham is 96 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (63.3%), German (12.2%), Norwegian (6.7%), Icelander (3.3%), Scandinavian (3.3%), Ukrainian (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1445 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 405 people per square mile   (low).

Upham, North Dakota map

6 residents are foreign born (1.6% North America, 1.1% Asia, 0.5% Africa).

This city:

3.3%
North Dakota:

4.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $768 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $355 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (122.3 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (432.6 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (786.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kramer, ND (2.8 miles),
Bantry, ND (2.8 miles),
Newburg, ND (3.5 miles),
Gardena, ND (3.6 miles),
Deering, ND (4.4 miles),
Willow City, ND (4.5 miles ),
Bottineau, ND (4.6 miles ),
Maxbass, ND (4.6 miles)

Latitude: 48.58 N, Longitude: 100.73 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Upham, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Upham, ND in 2022

Upham satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Upham, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (20.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.2%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.5%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (40.0%)
  • Public administration (12.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.0%)
  • Truck transportation (8.0%)
  • Warehousing & storage (8.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.0%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (32.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (14.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (14.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (10.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.1%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
Most common occupations in Upham, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (15.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.3%)
  • Customer service representatives (11.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.4%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (9.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.5%)
  • Religious workers (5.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (32.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (12.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Legal support workers (8.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Customer service representatives (21.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (14.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.7%)
  • Religious workers (10.7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (7.1%)

Average climate in Upham, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Upham, North Dakota average temperatures Upham, North Dakota average precipitation Upham, North Dakota humidity Upham, North Dakota wind speed Upham, North Dakota snowfall Upham, North Dakota sunshine Upham, North Dakota clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Upham-area historical tornado activity is below North Dakota state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1986, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.2 miles away from the Upham city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/5/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 55.5 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Upham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 547.1 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 298.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 389.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 308.5 miles away from Upham center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 546.3 miles away from Upham center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 696.6 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McHenry County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 25
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 23, Storms: 13, Snows: 6, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Upham topographic map

Airports located in Upham:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Upham:

  • Minot State University (about 36 miles; Minot, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,887)
  • Bismarck State College (about 122 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 129 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • University of North Dakota (about 175 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 213 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 217 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 220 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Upham Rural Fire Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

McHenry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Upham and their reported violations in the past:

UPHAM CITY OF (Population served: 130, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-06-2009), St Public Notif requested (OCT-12-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-12-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-28-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-19-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-06-2009), St Public Notif requested (AUG-03-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-03-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-11-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-19-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-06-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAY-03-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-03-2009), St Public Notif received (MAY-18-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-19-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-06-2009), St Public Notif requested (FEB-07-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-07-2009), St Public Notif received (FEB-16-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-19-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-04-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-04-2008), St Public Notif received (OCT-15-2008), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-15-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-19-2010)
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

53.7%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.5%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.5% of all households

Banks with branches in Upham (2011 data):

  • Western State Bank: Upham Branch at # 3 C Avenue South, branch established on 1965/02/03. Info updated 2009/04/02: Bank assets: $488.8 mil, Deposits: $427.5 mil, headquarters in Devils Lake, ND, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Western State Agency, Inc., Employee Stock Ownership Plan And Trust

For population 15 years and over in Upham:

Marital status in Upham, ND
  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 49.7%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 21.6%

For population 25 years and over in Upham:

  • High school or higher: 88.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
  • Unemployed: 14.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.4
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Upham, ND (based on McHenry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,79416
Catholic1,3705
Evangelical Protestant4987
Other3-
None730-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
McHenry County:

5.76 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
McHenry County:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
McHenry County:

11.51 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.3%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.9%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 2$510
Water Supply 0$0 2$300
Sewerage 0$0 1$400
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$400
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$520
Totals for Government 0$0 11$2,129

Upham government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $62,000 ($473.28)
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($145.04)
    General - Other: $15,000 ($114.50)
    Regular Highways: $14,000 ($106.87)
    Police Protection: $12,000 ($91.60)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($45.80)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($22.90)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($22.90)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($22.90)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($53.44)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,000 ($83.97)

Upham government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $24,000 ($183.21)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($7.63)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($7.63)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $57,000 ($435.11)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $17,000 ($129.77)
    General Local Government Support: $12,000 ($91.60)
    Other: $2,000 ($15.27)
  • Tax - Property: $18,000 ($137.40)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($7.63)

Upham government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $178,000 ($1358.78)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $176,000 ($1343.51)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($15.27)

Upham government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $90,000 ($687.02)

Strongest AM radio stations in Upham:

  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZZJ (1450 AM; 1 kW; RUGBY, ND; Owner: RUGBY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Upham:

  • KBTO (101.9 FM; BOTTINEAU, ND; Owner: PROGRAMMERS BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Upham:

  • KXMC-TV (Channel 13; MINOT, ND; Owner: REITEN TELEVISION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 13.8mTotal length
  • $266,000Total costs
  • 900Total average daily traffic
  • 102Total average daily truck traffic
  • 837Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Upham)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Block 4 2nd Addition (Lat: 48.580556 Lon: -100.734306), Call Sign: KFG306, Licensee ID: L00082671,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.115 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2012, Expiration Date: 05/30/2022, Cancellation Date: 07/30/2022, Registrant: Mchenry County, 407 S Main Rm 201, Towner, ND 58788, Phone: (701) 537-5724, Fax: (701) 537-5969

  • Blk 4 2nd Addition (Lat: 48.580556 Lon: -100.734306), Call Sign: WCG460, Licensee ID: L00082671,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.775 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2012, Expiration Date: 05/30/2022, Cancellation Date: 07/30/2022, Registrant: Mchenry County, 407 S Main Rm 201, Towner, ND 58788, Phone: (701) 537-5724, Fax: (701) 537-5969

  • Upham Tower Intersection Of Alexandria St And 4th Ave (Lat: 48.582944 Lon: -100.729250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 38 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WQKK809,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.100 MHz, Grant Date: 06/29/2009, Expiration Date: 06/29/2019, Cancellation Date: 08/31/2019, Certifier: Daniel F Schaefer, Registrant: In Control, Inc., 10350 Jamestown St., Ne, Blaine, MN 55449, Phone: (763) 783-9500, Fax: (763) 783-9502, Email:



FAA Registered Aircraft:

24 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Upham)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Upham, ND
  • 36.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.6%Electricity
  • 20.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.4%Wood
  • 3.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Upham, ND
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 26.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.3%Utility gas


Upham compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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