Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
120
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
599
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 120.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.6
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 | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.4% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 2.5 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 Mental Health Provider Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Fayette County, Kentucky.
Fayette County maintains 599 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also exceeds national norms in primary care access, with 120 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.7 years, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and nearly aligns with the national average of 77 years. The rate of residents reporting poor or fair health is 18.9%, which is slightly above the national figure of 17%. Meanwhile, the uninsured rate is 7.6%, higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than 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.