Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.0%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.4%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
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 | 34.4% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.8% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fayette County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fayette County Mental Health Provider Ratio Falls Below National Median
Health data brief for Fayette County, Texas.
In Fayette County, the mental health provider ratio is 51 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports a primary care provider ratio of 32 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. Regarding health coverage, 19.0% of residents are uninsured, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. The average life expectancy in the county is 76.4 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.4% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Fayette County, Texas
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.