Fayette County Health Data

Fayette County has a health score of 19/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #51 out of 67 counties in Alabama (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Fayette County is 70.7 years. The Alabama state average is 72.1 years, making Fayette County below the state average.

Fayette County's health score of 19/100 is below the Alabama average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 70.7 years vs. the state average of 72.1 years. The uninsured rate is 11.6% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Fayette County include: life expectancy (70.7 years), uninsured rate (11.6%), and primary care physician access (99:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 19:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 19/100 ("Below Average"), Fayette County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Alabama. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.7 years. 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Fayette County's health score of 19/100 is below the Alabama average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 11.6% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.