Fayette County, IN

County in Indiana, Midwest · ranked on 35 metrics

Rank among US counties

Fayette County, IN is a county in Indiana with a population of 23,486 (1,659th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (tied 642nd of 3,092). It ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,784th of 2,916), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,546th of 3,094), Poverty Rate (%) (2,386th of 3,094).

Population
23,486
1,659th highest of 3,094
Density
109.2
852nd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
0.52%
1,728th highest of 3,094
Area
215
2,926th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Indiana

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$130,700
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 642nd of 3,092
  2. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)77.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 782nd of 2,916
  3. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$791
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 955th of 3,090
  4. Cooling Degree Days per Year877
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,187th of 3,050
  5. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,185th of 2,916
  6. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)9.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,270th of 2,916
  7. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)36.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,362nd of 3,094
  8. Median Income$59,321
    Poorest Counties
    tied 1,007th of 2,000
  9. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)86.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,583rd of 3,094
  10. Heating Degree Days per Year5,530
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,864th of 3,050

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Obesity (%)44.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,784th of 2,916
  2. Adults with Depression (%)28.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,648th of 2,916
  3. Adults Who Smoke (%)20.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,614th of 2,916
  4. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)20.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,565th of 2,916
  5. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)16.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,546th of 3,094
  6. Poverty Rate (%)17.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,386th of 3,094
  7. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)23.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,133rd of 2,916
  8. Adults with Diabetes (%)12.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,115th of 2,916
  9. Average Commute (Minutes)26.8
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,128th of 3,094
  10. Median Household Income$59,321
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,100th of 3,093

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (44), weakest Health (34). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 12 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Scott County, IN88% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  2. Mineral County, WV88% similar
    Compared on 11 of 12
  3. Vermillion County, IN87% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  4. Washington County, IN87% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12
  5. Preble County, OH87% similar
    Compared on 10 of 12

Quick answers

What is the population of Fayette County, IN?
Fayette County, IN has a population of 23,486, 1,659th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Fayette County, IN rank best at?
Among US counties, Fayette County, IN ranks best for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (tied 642nd of 3,092).
Where does Fayette County, IN rank worst?
Fayette County, IN ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,784th of 2,916); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,546th of 3,094); Poverty Rate (%) (2,386th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Fayette County, IN?
Rankodex ranks Fayette County, IN on 35 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

35 metrics with a value for this place, in 8 topics