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Upton

A township of 597 people in Texas County, Missouri
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Conserved land5.5%2,866 of 52,575 acres
Trails35 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
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About Upton

Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.

Upton is an Unincorporated community in western Texas County, Missouri, United States. The community is located on a ridge top (elevation 1430 ft.) approximately one mile east of the West Fork Roubidoux Creek. It is located about ten miles west of Houston on Missouri Route FF. A post office called Upton was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1975. The community has the name of Osias Upton, a pioneer citizen. However, Brigham was considered for Joseph Brigham, another pioneer of the community.

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Most working residents leave Upton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Houston (30%), Springfield (8%) and West Plains (5%). Half commute less than 31 miles.

Houston
30%
Springfield
8%
West Plains
5%
Rolla
4%
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Health in Upton

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14worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Texas County Memorial HospitalHouston · 13 mi · ER
Missouri Ozarks Community Health-HoustonHouston · 13.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
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CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 65552, 65444, 65484 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Upton →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

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Upton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 25°Winter
67° / 44°Spring
86° / 64°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Houston BranchHouston · 12.7 miles · 44 hrs a week
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