Fayette County
GeorgiaFIPS 13113
Pop. 119,1941 HospitalSVI 0.17RUCC 1 (Metro)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Fayette County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.7% | 12.6% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 31.3% | 40.5% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 9.8% | 15.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 11.2 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,478.302 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
131
Primary Care Physicians
106.2 per 100k
317
NPs & PAs
257.0 per 100k
147
Dentists
221
Hospital Beds
1.8 per 1,000
$11,646.39
Medicare Per Capita
1669.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Fayette County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 30.7% | — | |
| Depression | 18.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.2% | — | |
| COPD | 5.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 10.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 16.1% | — | |
| Disability | 26.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 21.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.17
Socioeconomic Status0.13
Household Composition & Disability0.55
Minority Status & Language0.80
Housing Type & Transportation0.05
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Fayette County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Fayette Hospital | Fayetteville | 221 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.