Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
167
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.1 per 100K
Dentists
10.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.5
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 | 41.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.9% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.1% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.7% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fayette County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fayette County reports 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Fayette County, Ohio.
Primary care access in Fayette County is 31 providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 167 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. Adult residents in Fayette County report a poor or fair health rate of 22.9%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.7 years, which is lower than the Ohio average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.5%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% 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.