Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
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 | 39.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.1% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
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
Primary Care Provider Ratios in Fayette County
Health data brief for Fayette County, Iowa.
Fayette County reports a primary care provider ratio of 31 per 100,000 residents. This figure is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. In addition to primary care statistics, the county shows a mental health provider ratio of 83 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The life expectancy in the county is 77.1 years, compared to the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. For health insurance coverage, 5.6% of residents are uninsured, which is nearly identical to the state average of 5.7% and lower than the national rate of 10%. Furthermore, 18.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a percentage that is higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Fayette County, Iowa
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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.