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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pike County, KY?
Pike County has a health score of 28/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #104 out of 120 counties in Kentucky (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 69.3 years. The Kentucky state average is 72.2 years, making Pike County below the state average.
How does Pike County health compare to the Kentucky average?
Pike County's health score of 28/100 is below the Kentucky average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 69.3 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 7.0% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Pike County?
Key health factors for Pike County include: life expectancy (69.3 years), uninsured rate (7.0%), and primary care physician access (75:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 182:1 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 28/100 ("Below Average"), Pike County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kentucky. Residents have a life expectancy of 69.3 years. 7.0% 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 28/100 is below the Kentucky average of 41/100. 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.