Fayette County Health Data
Fayette County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.7%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
57.5
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 | 40.3% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 33.2% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.2% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.4% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 24.3% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 48.2% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fayette County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Fayette County remains below state and national norms
Health data brief for Fayette County, West Virginia.
Residents of Fayette County have a life expectancy of 69.8 years, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years and significantly below the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 27.7%, which exceeds the national benchmark of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 7.8%, slightly above the state average of 7.6% but below the national average of 10%. Access to care includes 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 90 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. For comparison, the national medians are 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. These figures reflect current health and provider statistics compiled from federal and state reporting. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.