Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Iowa
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Fayette County, Iowa
Life expectancy slightly below U.S. average
Fayette County residents live an average of 77.1 years, trailing the U.S. life expectancy of 78.9 years by 1.8 years. About 18.3% of adults report poor or fair health, suggesting underlying chronic conditions affect a meaningful share of the population. These figures underscore health challenges that deserve attention and intervention.
Below Iowa's average life expectancy
At 77.1 years, Fayette County's life expectancy falls short of Iowa's 77.7-year state average. This 0.6-year gap places the county in the lower half of Iowa counties, signaling that residents here face greater health headwinds than their state peers. The difference may reflect demographic shifts, economic factors, or healthcare access disparities.
Similar health trends to nearby counties
Fayette's 77.1-year life expectancy sits between Floyd County (76.7 years) and Hamilton County (77.2 years), making it a middle performer in the region. However, its 18.3% poor/fair health rate exceeds most neighboring counties, suggesting residents experience more self-reported health challenges despite comparable life spans. This mismatch warrants deeper investigation into quality of life and disease burden.
Healthcare access remains reasonably available
Fayette County has 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—above many rural Iowa counties but below the state's needs. With a 5.6% uninsured rate (nearly matching the state's 5.7%), most residents have insurance coverage, though 83 mental health providers per 100K suggest mental health resources are more readily available than primary care.
Check your health insurance options
If you're among the 5.6% of Fayette County adults without coverage, the Healthcare.gov marketplace and Iowa's Medicaid program offer affordable pathways to care. Uninsured residents often delay seeking care, leading to more serious—and costly—health problems down the road. Contact your local health department or a community health navigator to explore plans that fit your budget.
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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.