Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
23.2%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.7 per 100K
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Pike County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.9% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 41.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pike County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pike County Mental Health Provider Density Below State Benchmarks
Health data brief for Pike County, Arkansas.
Pike County reports 49 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure far below the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio also trails national norms, with 40 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Health status data indicates that 23.2% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 71.6 years, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years and over five years shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.7%, higher than the state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are compiled from the CDC and NPPES databases. Access the CDC County Health Rankings for detailed methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pike County, Arkansas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Pike County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.