Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Arkansas
Health Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Pike County, Arkansas
Pike County's health trails national average
Pike County residents live an average of 71.6 years, nearly 4.5 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Nearly 1 in 4 residents (23.2%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 18% and indicating significant chronic disease burden.
Below Arkansas state health average
Pike County's 71.6-year life expectancy falls short of Arkansas's state average of 72.3 years, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. Its 23.2% poor/fair health rate matches the state burden of chronic disease, reflecting typical struggles across rural Arkansas.
Mid-range health among peers
Pike County's 71.6-year life expectancy ranks near the middle of this regional sample—better than Ouachita County (70.8 years) but worse than Newton County (73.6 years). Its 10.7% uninsured rate is slightly above state average, suggesting modest access barriers that may contribute to delayed care-seeking.
Moderate provider access, uninsured gap
Pike County has 40 primary care providers and 49 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—moderate but below some regional peers. The county's 10.7% uninsured rate is the second-highest in this sample, meaning roughly 1 in 10 residents delay or avoid care due to cost, potentially worsening health outcomes.
Close Pike County's coverage gap
Pike County's uninsured rate of 10.7% is the highest concern; health outcomes improve when residents have active coverage. Visit healthcare.gov to compare plans and subsidies, or call 211 to find free or low-cost clinics and discuss coverage options with a navigator today.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.