Water is supplied by the city. The infrastructures have been well maintained and have capacity for population, commercial and industrial growth. KUWR has license and funding for an FM radio translator to carry National Public Radio broadcasting to Weston County. KYDT-FM 103 of Sundance. KYDT puts the most powerful signal into Upton with a regularly scheduled Upton News program.
Services are available.
Apartments and houses for rent or sale are listed by the local Chamber as a courtesy to newcomers. Medical and Black Hills Dental clinic are located on Pine Street. Upton has a superior volunteer ambulance and fire department service, on 24-hour call by dialing 911. Weston County Health Services, the hospital at Newcastle, is only 30 minutes away. With 28 beds and a 51 room nursing home serving both Newcastle and Upton.