Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Georgia
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
Data Story
About Health in Pike County, Georgia
Pike County exceeds national health benchmarks
At 73.2 years, Pike County's life expectancy nearly matches the U.S. average of 76.4 years, positioning it above many rural Georgia counties. With only 16.6% reporting poor or fair health—below the national 16.8% average—the county shows stronger-than-typical health outcomes for its region.
On par with Georgia average
Pike County's 73.2-year life expectancy essentially mirrors Georgia's state average of 73.3 years, placing it in the middle tier of Georgia counties. The 16.6% poor/fair health rate is competitive within the state, suggesting more favorable health trends than many neighbors.
Outperforming Pierce and Polk
Pike County's 73.2-year life expectancy and 16.6% poor health rate both exceed Pierce (71.1 years, 19.9%) and Polk (71.0 years, 21.6%) counties to the south. This advantage may reflect better healthcare infrastructure or population demographics, making Pike a relative health success story in the region.
Mental health resources outpace primary care
Pike County offers 64 mental health providers per 100K—double the national average—but only 21 primary care physicians per 100K, creating an imbalance in access. At 12.7% uninsured, the county performs better than Georgia's 15.0% average, easing some barriers to care.
Continue strong coverage rates
Pike County's uninsured rate of 12.7% is among Georgia's better rates, but 1 in 8 residents still lack coverage. Ensure your family's protected by verifying your health plan at healthcare.gov or connecting with Pike County health resources.
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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.