Upson County Health Data
Upson County, Georgia
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Upson County, Georgia
Upson lags behind on life expectancy
At 70.4 years, Upson County residents live nearly 6 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Nearly a quarter of the county (23.3%) report poor or fair health, a sign that chronic conditions and preventable diseases weigh heavily on the community.
Below Georgia's health baseline
Upson's life expectancy of 70.4 years trails Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by 2.9 years. The county ranks among the lower-performing counties statewide on health outcomes, suggesting systemic barriers to care and wellness.
Upson faces steeper health challenges
Upson's 70.4-year life expectancy ranks lower than nearby Walker County (73.3) and Walton County (74.7), though it has more primary care providers at 51 per 100K compared to Walker's 19. The uninsured rate of 14.1% mirrors the state average, but underlying health disparities suggest access alone isn't solving the problem.
Healthcare reality in Upson County
One in seven Upson residents (14.1%) lack health insurance, putting them at risk for catastrophic medical debt and delayed care. With 51 primary care providers per 100K population, Upson has decent medical infrastructure, but 39 mental health providers per 100K may strain behavioral health access.
Explore coverage options now
If you're among the 14.1% of Upson residents without insurance, marketplace plans and Medicaid expansion programs may lower your costs. Visit healthcare.gov or contact a local health department to find affordable coverage and preventive services today.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.