Upton County Health Data
Upton County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
28.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
93.0
per 100K residents
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 Upton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Upton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Upton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Upton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.4% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Upton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Upton County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor and Fair Health Reports Frequent in Upton County
Health data brief for Upton County, Texas.
In Upton County, 28.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure significantly higher than the 17% national average. This occurs alongside an uninsured rate of 19.6%, which is similar to the 19.8% state average and nearly double the 10% national average. The life expectancy for the county is 74.9 years, slightly higher than the 74.3-year state average but shorter than the 77-year national average. Clinical provider data for primary care and mental health is not available for this county in the current reporting period. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.