Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Illinois
Health Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Pike County, Illinois
Pike County lags on life expectancy
Pike County's life expectancy of 74.6 years falls 6.5 years short of the U.S. average of 81.1 years. With 18.2% reporting poor or fair health—above the national average of 18%—Pike County faces significant health challenges.
Below-average health outcomes for Illinois
Pike County's 74.6-year life expectancy ranks among Illinois's lowest, trailing the state average of 76.0 years. The county's 18.2% poor/fair health rate indicates more chronic disease burden than most Illinois counties.
Lower life expectancy than neighbors
Pike County's 74.6-year life expectancy is the lowest in the region, well below Piatt County (78.4 years) and Perry County (75.4 years). Its 18.2% poor/fair health rate also signals greater health challenges than surrounding counties.
Higher uninsured rate, moderate provider access
Pike County's 7.9% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 6.3%, leaving nearly 8 out of 100 residents without health insurance. With 62 primary care providers per 100,000 and 105 mental health providers per 100,000, access is moderate but coverage gaps remain a barrier.
Get insured and improve health outcomes
Nearly 8% of Pike County residents lack health insurance—above the state average—missing out on preventive care and treatment. Visit healthcare.gov today to explore Medicaid or marketplace plans; coverage is often more affordable than you think.
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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.