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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pike County, IL?
Pike County has a health score of 54/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #83 out of 102 counties in Illinois (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 74.6 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Pike County below the state average.
How does Pike County health compare to the Illinois average?
Pike County's health score of 54/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 74.6 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Pike County?
Key health factors for Pike County include: life expectancy (74.6 years), uninsured rate (7.9%), and primary care physician access (62:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 105:1 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 54/100 ("Below Average"), Pike County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.6 years. 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Pike County?
Pike County's health score of 54/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.