Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Indiana
Health Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
128
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Fayette County, Indiana
Fayette faces acute health crisis
At 70.2 years, Fayette County residents live 4.6 years shorter than the U.S. average of 74.8 years—one of the lowest life expectancies in the nation. A staggering 24.5% report poor or fair health, far exceeding the national average of 17%, reflecting severe underlying health challenges.
Indiana's lowest life expectancy county
Fayette's 70.2-year life expectancy is the lowest in Indiana, falling nearly 5 years below the state average of 75.1 years. At 24.5% in poor/fair health, the county also ranks worst statewide, indicating a public health emergency demanding immediate intervention.
Vastly worse than regional peers
Fayette's 70.2-year life expectancy trails every neighboring county by a significant margin, falling 7.6 years behind Dubois (77.8). The county's 24.5% poor/fair health rate stands alone as the worst in its region, reflecting a distinct public health crisis.
Limited providers, unmet health needs
Fayette has just 43 primary care providers and 128 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, below averages for the region. At 7.5% uninsured—near state average—coverage is less the barrier; instead, the challenges likely stem from poverty, substance abuse, and limited economic opportunity.
Coverage is step one for Fayette
Fayette County's health crisis demands urgent action, starting with ensuring every resident has coverage. Enroll at healthcare.gov or contact your county health department to secure Medicaid, CHIP, or marketplace insurance—your first step toward accessing care and building healthier futures.
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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.