Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Ohio
Health Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1348
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Pike County, Ohio
Life expectancy notably below national average
Pike County residents live to just 69.7 years, a stark 5.1 years below the U.S. average of 74.8 years. Nearly 1 in 4 residents (23.7%) report poor or fair health, well above national averages and signaling serious health challenges.
Pike lags significantly behind Ohio
At 69.7 years, Pike County trails Ohio's state average of 74.8 years by 5.1 years—one of the widest gaps in the state. The 23.7% poor/fair health rate nearly doubles many neighboring counties, indicating Pike faces distinct health headwinds.
Worst outcomes in this eight-county region
Pike's 69.7-year life expectancy is the lowest among these eight counties, roughly 8.5 years behind Putnam County's 78.2 years. With a 23.7% poor/fair health rate, Pike residents experience substantially worse health than any peer county in this cohort.
Fewest primary care doctors, most mental health access
Pike has just 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in this group—yet boasts 1,348 mental health providers per 100,000, suggesting concentrated behavioral health resources. At 7.2% uninsured, 1 in 14 Pike residents lack coverage, compounding access challenges.
Explore Medicaid and marketplace coverage
Pike's 7.2% uninsured rate is above state average, but affordable options exist. Visit healthcare.gov to compare plans, or contact Pike County Health Department to learn about Medicaid eligibility and financial assistance 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.