Health Profile of Upshur County, Texas
Upshur County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Upshur County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Upshur County | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.8% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.8% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Upshur County is 76.0 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 13.8%, lower than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.8% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,052 residents in Upshur County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 699 294 men · 405 women
- 75–84 2,264 986 men · 1,278 women
- 65–74 4,400 2,171 men · 2,229 women
- 50–64 8,689 4,183 men · 4,506 women
Younger residents
9,647 residents in Upshur County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,034 1,587 boys · 1,448 girls
- 7–12 2,977 1,516 boys · 1,461 girls
- 3–7 2,179 1,086 boys · 1,094 girls
- 0–3 1,456 720 boys · 737 girls
About 2,684 residents in Upshur County (6.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Upshur County | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.8% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Upshur County are about the same as in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Upshur County | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.5% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.7% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Upshur County are about the same as in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,583 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 765,417 minutes a day and 279.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Upshur County is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.00 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Upshur County | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.10 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Upshur County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Upshur County, TX Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Upshur County, TX is the 3rd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 42,567 residents against a local median of 31,363. Where Upshur County, TX breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 19% below the local median of 17.1% at 13.8%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 8.8% on uninsured, so Upshur County, TX sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Upshur County, TX has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upshur County, TX | 42,567 | 76.0 yrs #5/6 | 13.8% #2/6 | 35.8% #2/6 |
| Camp County, TX | 12,798 | 76.1 yrs | 19.5% | 37.9% |
| Gregg County, TX | 125,481 | 75.5 yrs | 16.5% | 38.1% |
| Morris County, TX | 12,076 | 77.7 yrs | 12.7% | 40.2% |
| Wood County, TX | 46,961 | 76.0 yrs | 17.1% | 35.0% |
| Titus County, TX | 31,363 | 76.5 yrs | 21.5% | 38.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Upshur County, Texas has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Texas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Upshur County, Texas.
What is the health grade for Upshur County, Texas?
Upshur County, Texas has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Upshur County, Texas one of the healthiest counties in Texas?
Upshur County ranks 114th healthiest out of 247 counties in Texas by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Upshur County, Texas?
People in Upshur County, Texas can expect to live 76.0 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Upshur County, Texas?
13.8% of residents in Upshur County, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 3.3 points below the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What is the obesity rate in Upshur County, Texas?
35.8% of adults in Upshur County, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.8 points below the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Upshur County, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,583 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 765,417 minutes a day and 279.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Upshur County is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.00 lifetimes a year.
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