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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pike County, OH?
Pike County has a health score of 32/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #82 out of 88 counties in Ohio (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 69.7 years. The Ohio state average is 74.8 years, making Pike County below the state average.
How does Pike County health compare to the Ohio average?
Pike County's health score of 32/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. Life expectancy is 69.7 years vs. the state average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Pike County?
Key health factors for Pike County include: life expectancy (69.7 years), uninsured rate (7.2%), and primary care physician access (26:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 1,348:1 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 32/100 ("Below Average"), Pike County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Ohio. Residents have a life expectancy of 69.7 years. 7.2% 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 32/100 is below the Ohio average of 55/100. 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.