Pike County Health Data

Pike County, Indiana

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

50/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.2 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

State avg 8.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

33

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

41

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

19.3%

State avg 18.9%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

8.2

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

MeasurePikeState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity37.7%39.8%37.6%2.1 pts better than state
Diabetes11.2%11.3%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure34.3%34.7%33.5%near state average
Depression27.0%26.7%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasurePikeState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking18.9%17.6%16.3%1.3 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking18.0%17.9%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity25.7%25.2%27.0%near state average

Preventive-care uptake

MeasurePikeState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup77.1%77.6%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)58.9%59.5%57.3%0.6 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)75.2%74.2%73.3%1.0 pts better than state

Daily-life impact

MeasurePikeState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress19.7%19.2%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration39.8%37.6%37.3%2.2 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pike County nationally on short sleep duration.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Pike County Mental Health Provider Ratio Among the Lowest Regionally

Health data brief for Pike County, Indiana.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Mental health access

Pike County reports 41 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy of 74.2 years is shorter than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.3% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Pike County is 7.8%, which is lower than the state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, there are 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. These data points provide an objective overview of the health landscape in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in Pike County, Indiana

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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pike County, IN?
Pike County has a health score of 50/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #50 out of 92 counties in Indiana (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 74.2 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Pike County below the state average.
How does Pike County health compare to the Indiana average?
Pike County's health score of 50/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 74.2 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Pike County?
Key health factors for Pike County include: life expectancy (74.2 years), uninsured rate (7.8%), and primary care physician access (33:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 41:1 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 50/100 ("Below Average"), Pike County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.2 years. 7.8% 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 50/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.