Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Missouri
Health Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Pike County, Missouri
Pike County outpaces national life expectancy
At 75.5 years, Pike County residents live 2.6 years longer than the U.S. average despite facing significant health challenges. However, one in five report poor or fair health status, nearly double the national rate.
Middling health outcomes statewide
Pike County's 75.5-year life expectancy exceeds Missouri's 74.3-year average by 1.2 years. Yet the county's 21.4% poor/fair health rate suggests underlying vulnerabilities that life expectancy alone doesn't capture.
Severe provider shortage regionally
Pike County has only 17 primary care providers per 100K residents—a critical shortage compared to Phelps County's 82 or Platte County's 81. Mental health services at 73 per 100K are equally strained, the lowest among neighboring counties.
13.1% uninsured in underserved area
Pike County's uninsured rate of 13.1% exceeds the state average of 12.5%, and limited provider access means uninsured residents face longer waits. Residents often travel to neighboring counties for specialized care.
Bridge the insurance gap in Pike County
With 13.1% of residents uninsured, Pike County benefits from accessible coverage pathways. Explore Medicaid eligibility, ACA plans, and community health centers by visiting healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596.
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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.