Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
475
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.7%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.5 per 100K
Dentists
15.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.6
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 | 46.5% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.3% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.5% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.0% | 20.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.5% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.7% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.8% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 6.6% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.9% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.8 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 Records High Density of Mental Health Professionals
Health data brief for Pike County, Mississippi.
Pike County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 475 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In other clinical categories, the county reports 38 primary care providers per 100,000, which sits lower than the national median of 70. Residents face a life expectancy of 69.7 years, which is shorter than the Mississippi state average of 70.9 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 28.7% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Pike County is 14.5%, higher than the state average of 13.9% and the national rate of 10%. These metrics highlight the healthcare landscape of the region based on federal and state reporting. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.