Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Kentucky
Health Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
182
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County lags U.S. life expectancy
Pike County residents live to an average of 69.3 years—5.2 years less than the U.S. average of 74.5 years. Nearly 28% of Pike County residents report poor or fair health, significantly above the national average of 17.9%.
Among Kentucky's healthier counties
Pike County's life expectancy of 69.3 years ranks slightly below Kentucky's state average of 72.2 years, placing it in the middle of the state's health outcomes. The 27.7% poor/fair health rate reflects the broader chronic disease burden across eastern Kentucky.
Mixed standing in the region
Pike County's life expectancy of 69.3 years is comparable to Powell County (68.6) and Rockcastle (69.2), but trails Pulaski County (72.1) and Russell County (72.1). The county's poor/fair health rate of 27.7% ranks among the higher in its region, suggesting concentrated health challenges.
Primary care access is limited
Pike County has only 75 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well below the national average of 65 per 100K—while mental health providers number just 182 per 100K. With an uninsured rate of 7.0%, matching the state average, access barriers may include provider shortages as much as lack of coverage.
Explore your health insurance now
Seven percent of Pike County residents are uninsured, leaving them vulnerable to unexpected medical costs. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to find Medicaid eligibility, marketplace plans, or employer-sponsored coverage options.
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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.