Upson County
GeorgiaFIPS 13293
Pop. 27,7001 HospitalSVI 0.65RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Upson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.9% | 12.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.7% | 40.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 14.1% | 15.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.1 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 13,550.355 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
13
Primary Care Physicians
46.0 per 100k
44
NPs & PAs
155.7 per 100k
5
Dentists
99
Hospital Beds
3.5 per 1,000
$10,494.12
Medicare Per Capita
1723.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Upson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.8% | — | |
| Depression | 20.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | — | |
| COPD | 9.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.8% | — | |
| Disability | 35.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 32.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 13.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.65
Socioeconomic Status0.79
Household Composition & Disability0.46
Minority Status & Language0.71
Housing Type & Transportation0.38
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Upson County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upson Regional Medical Center | Thomaston | 119 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.