Upshur County Health Data
Upshur County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
26.5%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.8 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.3
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 Upshur County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Upshur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% | 39.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 32.1% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Upshur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.1% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Upshur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.3% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 74.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Upshur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.6% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Upshur County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Upshur County Life Expectancy Exceeds West Virginia Average
Health data brief for Upshur County, West Virginia.
Residents in Upshur County have a life expectancy of 74.7 years. This figure is higher than the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years, though it remains below the national 77-year average. Other health markers show that 26.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. The county has 59 primary care providers per 100,000 people, compared to a national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 7.4%, which is lower than the state's 7.6% and the 10% national average. Mental health provider availability is measured at 111 per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 250. Review 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.