Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.7
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 | 40.1% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 60.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fayette County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider availability limited in Fayette County
Health data brief for Fayette County, Illinois.
Fayette County has 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 99 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 77.0 years, matching the national average and exceeding the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.6%, higher than the state average of 6.3% but lower than the 10% national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which is slightly higher than the national average of 17%. 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.