UphamND
A town of 130, settled in 1905.
Is Upham a good place to live?
Upham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
130 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Upham: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Upham, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Upham.
Very low risk in Upham, with wildfire at the top
The natural-hazard score from FEMA in Upham is 14 of 100. Just over a quarter of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from wildfires, followed by cold waves at 26%. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 5 declared disasters, most recently in 2011.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Upham stands out in North Dakota and nationally: the average trip to work there is longer
Half of commuters travel less than 36 miles. The top destinations are Minot (30%), Towner (11%) and Bismarck (7%).
| Upham | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 16 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Upham
Upham’s peak summer temperature stands at 81°F, against 82°F in North Dakota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults in Upham have high blood pressure than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
The share of adults in Upham who binge drink is 18%, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 22% and U.S. towns at 16%. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just one has a higher share of adults who have obesity than Upham. In Upham, nearly a fifth of adults have been diagnosed with depression. Against the North Dakota average, Upham comes out ahead on 3 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 9.
| Upham | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| What stands out | Upham | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.9% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.8% | 82.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Upham
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Upham; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Upham residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
100% of working residents leave Upham for work
Where Upham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Upham
City in North Dakota, United States
Upham is a city in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 135 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Upham was founded in 1905.
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- Established
- 1905
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,447 ft
- ZIP code
- 58789
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Upham
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Upham, ND a good place to live?
Upham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.