Pike County Health Data

Pike County, Georgia

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

42/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.2 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.7%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

21

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

64

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

16.6%

State avg 21.9%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

20.5

per 100K residentsCDC: 20.5 per 100K

Dentists

10.2

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

30.7

per 100K residents

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

MeasurePikeState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity35.5%38.6%37.6%3.1 pts better than state
Diabetes10.2%13.3%11.2%3.1 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure32.9%37.7%33.5%4.8 pts better than state
Depression22.4%21.1%24.1%1.3 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasurePikeState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking14.9%17.4%16.3%2.5 pts better than state
Binge Drinking17.5%15.3%17.8%2.2 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity24.4%30.1%27.0%5.7 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasurePikeState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup75.8%76.8%74.9%1.0 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)62.5%53.8%57.3%8.7 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)76.6%73.6%73.3%3.0 pts better than state

Daily-life impact

MeasurePikeState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.6%19.4%18.6%0.8 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration34.4%39.7%37.3%5.3 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pike County nationally on dental visit (past year).

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Pike County Primary Care Availability Relative to National Median

Health data brief for Pike County, Georgia.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Primary care access

Pike County reports 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is less than one-third of the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than the national median, with 64 providers per 100,000 residents compared to 250 nationwide. Life expectancy is 73.2 years, nearly matching the state average of 73.3 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. The county has an uninsured rate of 12.7%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0% but higher than the national 10% average. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 16.6%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Pike County, Georgia

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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pike County, GA?
Pike County has a health score of 42/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #31 out of 159 counties in Georgia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Pike County?
Life expectancy in Pike County is 73.2 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Pike County below the state average.
How does Pike County health compare to the Georgia average?
Pike County's health score of 42/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 73.2 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 12.7% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Pike County?
Key health factors for Pike County include: life expectancy (73.2 years), uninsured rate (12.7%), and primary care physician access (21:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 64:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Pike County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 42/100 ("Below Average"), Pike County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.2 years. 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Pike County healthier than the Georgia average?
Pike County's health score of 42/100 exceeds the Georgia average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Pike County has better primary care access (21:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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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.