Upshur County Health Data
Upshur County, Texas
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Upshur County, Texas
Upshur County trails national health benchmarks
Upshur County's 73.4-year life expectancy falls 0.7 years short of the U.S. average of 74.1 years, and its 23.4% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 17.9%. These gaps signal persistent health challenges in this rural Northeast Texas county.
Below-average life expectancy, below-average coverage
Upshur County's 73.4-year life expectancy trails Texas's 74.3-year state average, while its 17.5% uninsured rate sits below the state average of 19.8%. The coverage advantage hasn't translated into life expectancy gains, suggesting non-insurance barriers to health—including provider scarcity—are at play.
Mid-tier rural health challenges in Northeast Texas
Upshur County's 73.4-year life expectancy sits between stronger performers like Tom Green (74.9) and weaker ones like Tyler (71.6). Its 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents slightly outpace Tyler County but fall far short of state adequacy, limiting residents' access to preventive care.
Limited providers despite moderate insurance rates
Upshur County's 17.5% uninsured rate is among the better rates in this group, yet only 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents remain available to serve the insured. Mental health providers (46 per 100K) offer minimal support for the county's behavioral health needs.
Protect your health coverage status
With 17.5% of Upshur County residents uninsured, verify your current coverage and explore options on healthcare.gov if needed. Ask your doctor about referrals to specialists and consider telehealth options to overcome provider limitations in your area.
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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.