Fayette County

West VirginiaFIPS 54019

Pop. 40,4882 HospitalsSVI 0.70RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricFayette CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence14.3%13.1%
Adult Obesity39.4%40.9%
Uninsured Rate7.8%7.6%
PCPs per 10K4.05.4
Premature Death (YPLL)15,972.817

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

15
Primary Care Physicians
38.4 per 100k
60
NPs & PAs
153.6 per 100k
26
Dentists
94
Hospital Beds
2.4 per 1,000
$10,334.94
Medicare Per Capita
2014.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorFayette CountyState Avg 
Diabetes18.1%
Obesity40.9%
Depression31.6%
Frequent Mental Distress22.2%
COPD12.4%
Current Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease9.7%
Stroke4.7%
High Blood Pressure45.6%
Poor General Health29.4%
Disability43.3%
No Leisure Physical Activity36.0%
Binge Drinking12.9%
Uninsured9.0%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.70
Socioeconomic Status0.79
Household Composition & Disability0.52
Minority Status & Language0.21
Housing Type & Transportation0.74

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Fayette County

HospitalCityBedsType
Camc Plateau Medical Center, IncOak Hill25CAH
Montgomery General HospitalMontgomery69CAH

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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.