Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 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
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 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.
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.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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.
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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.