Upshur County Health Data
Upshur County, West Virginia
Health Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Upshur County, West Virginia
Upshur outlives the nation
At 74.7 years, Upshur County residents live nearly 2 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a meaningful advantage in a state where health outcomes lag nationally. Still, 26.5% report poor or fair health, close to national patterns of preventable disease and chronic conditions. This county's relative strength suggests better-than-average health management among its 23,000 residents.
West Virginia's healthier counties
Upshur ranks above the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years, placing it among the healthier counties statewide. The 2.5-year advantage over state baseline reflects better primary care access and lower rates of major risk factors. This performance matters: West Virginia overall faces significant public health challenges, making Upshur a relative bright spot.
Strong showing among peers
Upshur's 74.7 years outpace nearby Wood County (73.4) and Webster County (73.5), though it trails the national average. Its 26.5% poor/fair health rate mirrors the regional pattern, suggesting shared challenges in chronic disease management. With 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Upshur has solid physician access compared to rural neighbors like Wirt (20 per 100K).
Access and insurance gaps
Just 7.4% of Upshur residents lack health insurance, matching the state average and signaling broad coverage. Yet 111 mental health providers per 100,000 residents serve a population where behavioral health crises are growing. Daily healthcare reality: residents have reasonable access to primary care, but mental health capacity and specialty care remain stretched.
Check your coverage today
With 7.4% uninsured, most Upshur residents have health insurance—but nearly 1,800 adults still lack coverage. If you're uninsured or underinsured, visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid, ACA plans, and local resources. Taking action now prevents costly emergency room visits and opens access to preventive care that extends healthy years.
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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.