Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Ohio
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Fayette County, Ohio
Fayette faces significant health challenges
At 72.7 years, Fayette County's life expectancy ranks lowest among these eight counties and trails the U.S. average of 79.1 years by 6.4 years. With 22.9% reporting poor or fair health, Fayette's health burden exceeds the national average of 18%.
Struggling in statewide health rankings
Fayette's 72.7-year life expectancy falls 2.1 years below Ohio's 74.8-year state average, ranking among the state's lower performers. The county's 22.9% poor or fair health rate is the highest in this profile group.
Regional health challenges most acute
Fayette's 72.7-year life expectancy lags all eight counties surveyed, falling 2 to 8 years behind neighbors like Defiance (76.2 years) and Delaware (81.1 years). The county faces the steepest health challenges in this region.
Limited providers, highest uninsured rate
Fayette has just 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and an 8.5% uninsured rate—the highest among these counties. With limited mental health resources and constrained access to providers, urgent care often requires travel.
Take action on health insurance today
Fayette's 8.5% uninsured rate means many families lack protection. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact the Ohio Department of Medicaid today—affordable coverage options can improve your family's health and financial security.
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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.