Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.7
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 | 40.7% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 37.2% | 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 Life Expectancy Measures Shorter Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Pike County, Illinois.
Life expectancy in Pike County is 74.6 years, which is shorter than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and more than two years lower than the national average of 77 years. The county also shows a different insurance profile than the state, with an uninsured rate of 7.9% compared to the 6.3% state average, though this remains lower than the 10% national average. Self-reported health data indicates that 18.2% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, slightly higher than the national 17% mark. Healthcare provider ratios in the county trail national medians, with 62 primary care providers per 100,000 people versus a median of 70, and 105 mental health providers per 100,000 residents compared to a median of 250. These data points provide a statistical overview of county health without inferring reasons for the differences. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.