Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Mississippi
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Pike County, Mississippi
Life expectancy gap widens for Pike County
Pike County residents live to an average of 69.7 years, nearly 5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 74.5 years. With 28.7% of adults reporting poor or fair health, Pike County substantially exceeds the national rate of 18%, signaling significant underlying health challenges across the community.
Pike ranks below Mississippi average
At 69.7 years, Pike County's life expectancy falls short of Mississippi's state average of 70.9 years by 1.2 years. The county's 28.7% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst in the state, reflecting persistent health disparities that demand targeted intervention.
Struggling compared to regional peers
Pike County's 69.7-year life expectancy trails neighboring counties like Prentiss (72.0) and Simpson (70.6) by meaningful margins. The 28.7% poor health rate substantially exceeds Rankin County's 19.1%, highlighting a stark health divide within the region.
Healthcare access remains tight
Pike County's 14.5% uninsured rate edges higher than the state average of 13.9%, leaving roughly 1 in 7 residents without coverage. With only 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well below national benchmarks—residents often face long waits and travel distances for routine care.
Explore coverage options today
If you're among the 14.5% of uninsured Pike County residents, healthcare marketplaces and Medicaid expansion programs may offer affordable coverage. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your local health department to compare plans and see what assistance you qualify for.
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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.