Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.0% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 25.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 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
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 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.
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.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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.
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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.