Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.4 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.7
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 | 38.7% | 39.9% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 37.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.5% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 7.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 40.0% | 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 uninsured rate lower than state averages
Health data brief for Fayette County, Tennessee.
Fayette County has an uninsured rate of 9.9%, which is lower than both the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.2 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.4 years but below the national average of 77 years. Provider ratios show 30 primary care providers and 32 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are significantly lower than the national medians of 70 and 250. Meanwhile, 18.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a snapshot of health access and outcomes compared to regional benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Fayette County, Tennessee
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Fayette County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.