Fayette County
KentuckyFIPS 21067
Pop. 322,57010 HospitalsSVI 0.55RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Fayette County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.5% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.9% | 40.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.6% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 12.0 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,020.923 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
403
Primary Care Physicians
125.9 per 100k
1,749
NPs & PAs
546.3 per 100k
489
Dentists
2,705
Hospital Beds
8.4 per 1,000
$11,573.94
Medicare Per Capita
1950.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.55
Socioeconomic Status0.53
Household Composition & Disability0.16
Minority Status & Language0.67
Housing Type & Transportation0.76
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Fayette County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington | 371 | |
| Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital | Lexington | 158 | |
| Chi Saint Joseph East | Lexington | 217 | |
| Continuing Care Hospital, Inc | Lexington | 57 | |
| Eastern State Hospital | Lexington | 323 | |
| Lexington Va Medical Center | Lexington | 107 | |
| Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington | 468 | |
| The Ridge Behavioral Health System | Lexington | 110 | |
| University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital | Lexington | 0 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 791 |
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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.