Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
281
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.0%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 112.0 per 100K
Dentists
8.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.6
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 | 30.6% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.7% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.8% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 10.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 13.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 6.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fayette County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fayette County Primary Care Provider Density Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Fayette County, Georgia.
Fayette County has 112 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 281 per 100,000, which also exceeds the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 79.5 years, surpassing the Georgia average of 73.3 and the national average of 77. Only 13.0% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county is 9.8%, which is below the Georgia state average of 15.0% and matches the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.