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Upton, KY

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Population
702
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
740 ft
Median Home Value
$156,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$799/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,173
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Upton

Upton is a quiet, close-knit community of about 700 residents straddling the border of Hardin and LaRue counties in central Kentucky. Homes and local businesses spread across both sides of the county line along U.S. 31W, giving the town an unhurried, rural atmosphere. Founded in the 1850s as a stop on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Upton preserves its historic character while offering a comfortable, grounded place to live.

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The town gives residents peaceful country surroundings without leaving them isolated. Elizabethtown and the Fort Knox area are an easy drive to the north, and nearby Interstate 65 puts regional job centers within reach. With affordable housing, plenty of open space, and quick access to outdoor recreation around Nolin Lake, Upton appeals to anyone looking to trade city bustle for small-town living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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