Upshur County, Texas
Among the top 22% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
- top 9% for income tax
- top 14% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 9% for walkability
Upshur County is a county in Texas with about 41,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for getting around. Standout strengths include income tax, estimated total tax burden, and comfortable days. It rates lower on summer humidity and walkability.
Official websitecountyofupshur.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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78%52%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.7 in3.4 in
oppressive 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 37% of US counties
Home Value$167k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$958better than 27% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 35% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.21%better than 26% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.04%better than 86% of US counties
Unemployment4.3%better than 58% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.6 in71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.1 inbetter than 76% of US counties
Sunny Days208 daysbetter than 22% of US counties
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 12% of US counties
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk66.9better than 32% of US counties
School Quality43.1better than 22% of US counties
Violent Crime673/100kbetter than 57% of US counties
Property Crime814/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Community
Population41,26164th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9940th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6991st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.1%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.5%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.3%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 19% of US counties
Walkability4.5/20better than 9% of US counties
Airport Distance112 mibetter than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.0%better than 73% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.79better than 76% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 51% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Upshur County an affordable place to live?
- Upshur County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 37% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Upshur County?
- The median home value in Upshur County is $167k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Upshur County?
- Median household income in Upshur County is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Upshur County?
- Median gross rent in Upshur County is $958 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Upshur County safe?
- Upshur County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 673/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 814/100k.
- What is the weather like in Upshur County?
- Upshur County averages 84°F in July and 47°F in January, with 49.6 in of annual precipitation and about 208 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Upshur County?
- Public-school quality in Upshur County is below average, scoring better than 22% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Upshur County?
- The average one-way commute in Upshur County is 29 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)