Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Kentucky
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Fayette County, Kentucky
Fayette's health rivals the nation's best
At 76.7 years, Fayette County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.1 years, placing it among America's healthier communities. Only 18.9% report poor or fair health, well below the national average of 18%, reflecting strong preventive care practices.
Kentucky's healthiest county by far
Fayette's 76.7-year life expectancy stands 4.5 years above Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years. Its poor/fair health rate of 18.9% is the lowest among these eight counties, proving robust healthcare infrastructure drives better outcomes.
Healthy advantage over the region
Fayette residents live 4 to 9.7 years longer than neighbors in Estill, Floyd, and Fulton counties. With robust provider networks and lower disease burden, Fayette's health profile stands distinctly apart from surrounding rural counties.
Abundant doctors, excellent access to care
Fayette boasts 120 primary care providers and 599 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—the highest capacity among these counties. At 7.6% uninsured, most residents can access routine checkups, specialists, and mental health support without geographic barriers.
Keep your coverage strong and current
Fayette's high uninsured rate of 7.6% means thousands still lack protection—visit kynect.ky.gov to ensure continuous coverage. Staying insured keeps preventive care accessible and protects your financial health.
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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.