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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Fayette County, OH?
Fayette County has a health score of 35/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #78 out of 88 counties in Ohio (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Fayette County?
Life expectancy in Fayette County is 72.7 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Fayette County below the state average.
How does Fayette County health compare to the Ohio average?
Fayette County's health score of 35/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 72.7 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 8.5% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Fayette County?
Key health factors for Fayette County include: life expectancy (72.7 years), uninsured rate (8.5%), and primary care physician access (31:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 167:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Fayette County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 35/100 ("Below Average"), Fayette County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.7 years. 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Fayette County?
Fayette County's health score of 35/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.