Upshur County Health Data
Upshur County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.5 per 100K
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Upshur County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Upshur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 37.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 33.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.0% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Upshur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Upshur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.7% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Upshur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Upshur County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Upshur County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Upshur County, Texas.
Upshur County has 46 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Clinical care metrics also show 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. Health reporting indicates 23.4% of residents are in poor or fair health, a higher rate than the 17% national average. The county reports a life expectancy of 73.4 years, which is shorter than the 74.3-year Texas average and the 77-year national average. The uninsured rate in Upshur County is 17.5%, lower than the 19.8% state average but higher than the 10% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Upshur County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Upshur County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.