Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
23.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.8 per 100K
Dentists
11.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.7
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Pike County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.5% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.3% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.9% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pike County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pike County Mental Health Provider Rate Far Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Pike County, Ohio.
Pike County reports 1,348 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's life expectancy is 69.7 years, which is shorter than the state average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 26 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 70. About 23.7% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, slightly below the state average of 7.5% and lower than the national average of 10%. These data points come from federal health tracking systems. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.