Pike County Health Data
Pike County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
100
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.1% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pike | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pike County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pike County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Pike County, Pennsylvania.
Life expectancy in Pike County is 79.3 years, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. While life expectancy is high, the county has 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 100 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Approximately 15.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.8%, lower than both the state average of 7.0% and the national rate of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pike County, Pennsylvania
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Pike County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.