Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 99.1 per 100K
Dentists
6.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
30.9
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 Fayette County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.9% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.3% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 30.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.5% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fayette County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability Limited in Fayette County
Health data brief for Fayette County, Alabama.
Fayette County has 19 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the primary care provider ratio is 99 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Health outcomes data shows a life expectancy of 70.7 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. According to the CDC County Health Rankings, 25.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. The uninsured rate is 11.6%, which is higher than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. See 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.