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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pike County, MO?
Pike County has a health score of 37/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #55 out of 115 counties in Missouri (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 75.5 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Pike County above the state average.
How does Pike County health compare to the Missouri average?
Pike County's health score of 37/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 75.5 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 13.1% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Pike County?
Key health factors for Pike County include: life expectancy (75.5 years), uninsured rate (13.1%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 73:1 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 37/100 ("Below Average"), Pike County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.5 years. 13.1% 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 37/100 is below the Missouri average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 13.1% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. 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.