2007 · Upland Indiana clock · Wikimedia Commons
Upland’s story
Upland in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 2007Upland Indiana clock
- 2016Upland, Indiana
- 2025Upland IN
UplandIN
A town of 3,918. More miles of trail than almost any town in Indiana.
Photo: Andyrowell94 at en.wikipedia · Public domain
Population
3,918
−0.6% since 2010
Typical home
$244K
+9% in a year
Household income
$84K
median
Median age
21.7
years
Jobs based here
738
A commuter town
What makes Upland stand out
The 3 things Upland does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#2 most trails in IN
8.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
0.5% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Upland
Health
Healthier than 77%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than IN on 15 measures, worse on 4.
1colleges
College town
1 college
Taylor University
Students are part of everyday life here.
Get outside
9 miles of trails in Upland
0.5% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Upland’s report card
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Upland is #600 of 602 in IN for “Oldest”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →68°
Clear
H 84° · L 59°
Local news
All →- Welcoming Students from Around the World: International OrientationTaylor University · Sep 21
- Etiwanda girls flag football team takes defensive route in beating Uplanddailybulletin.com · Sep 15
- Preview - TBA vs Upland JV Boys Basketball - Nov 18, 2021Sports Illustrated · Sep 6
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Upland. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
0.5% of Upland is conserved land
8.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
#2for trails in IN
0.5%
conserved · 9 of 2,005 acres
8.6 mi
of trails · 2.8 per sq mi
#207
most walkable in IN
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Taylor Wilderness | — | 128 |
| 2. Upland Park | — | 9 |
| 3. Upland Depot | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in Upland
Most working residents leave Upland for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Marion (14%), Muncie (6%) and Gas City (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
12%work in town
Where working residents work
In Upland12%
Marion14%
Muncie6%
Gas City5%
Fort Wayne4%
18 mi
median commute distance
738
jobs based in Upland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Upland beats the Indiana average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
15 better13 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Upland | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 7.5% | 13% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| More lonely adults | 39.6% | 32.8% |
VA N. Indiana Healthcare System
8.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
96th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Upland has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–37°
Spring40–61°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Upland home is worth about $244K
The typical Upland home is worth about $244,000, up 9% in a year, 6% below the Indiana typical home.
$244KZillow home value
Typical home value
Upland$244K
Indiana$260K
+9%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
College town
41% of Upland is in college
College Scorecard · IPEDS
About Upland
Town in Indiana, United States
Upland (pronounced as "up-land") is a town in Jefferson Township, Grant County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,821 at the 2020 census. It is the home of Taylor University, a Christian college.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 3,821
- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 935 ft
- ZIP code
- 46989
- Area code
- 765
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