Photo: Public domain · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Fayette is healthier than 53%
Fayette differs from Alabama on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fayette. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fayette
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Fayette
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Fayette runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fayette is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Fayette is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fayette
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.8%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. No reliable transportation (11.9% vs 9.8%) and utility shut-off threats (11.6% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 19.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Fayette, and more people treating it
50.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fayette is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Fayette is healthier than 8%. Against the 1,519 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$46K), it’s healthier than 53%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alabama figure falls outside Fayette’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Fayette’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fayette is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #154 of 187 in Alabama. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 32% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 4%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Fayette’s median household income is $36,473; among the 1,519 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$46K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Where Fayette compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Fayette adults…
Fayette runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.5% of Fayette adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fayette adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Fayette
1 hospital in Fayette, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Fayette; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Fayette adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Fayette adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Fayette and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette | D | 41.7% | 18.4% | 18.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fayette adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fayette
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fayette is better than Alabama on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Fayette’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fayette | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.8%25.2–32.7 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.4–19.9 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.9–20.5 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.7%33.4–50.2 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.4%16–21 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 50.4%45.9–54.9 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.7%39.1–48.4 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.2%33.6–41.1 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.2 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%9–11.3 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%10–13.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.6%15.3–22.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.4%15.6–21.5 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.3%29.8–41 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%9.8–14.6 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.3%33.2–47.8 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12%10–14.4 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%78.8–84.9 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.3%45.3–53.4 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.3–87.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.8–83.4 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%60–70.4 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%64.7–80.2 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21–28.6 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%30.7–41.3 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.3–28.9 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.8%20.4–27.2 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.9%13.8–18.2 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10–13.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.4–13.4 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.5%16.6–22.5 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.9%38.8–49.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.1%20.2–26.2 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16.4–21.3 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13%11.3–14.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4%5.7–7.3 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Alabama figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Fayette
Is Fayette a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fayette is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #154 of 187 in Alabama. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fayette?
CDC estimates 41.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 50.2%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fayette?
Fayette Medical Center in Fayette, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Fayette’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fayette have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–14.4%), against 9.9% across Alabama.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Fayette more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fayette.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.