Perry County Health Data
Perry County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.4
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 Perry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.8% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.0% | 59.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Perry County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Perry County Reports Uninsured Rate Significantly Below National Average
Health data brief for Perry County, Indiana.
Perry County has an uninsured rate of 6.3%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and well below the national average of 10%. This coverage rate accompanies a life expectancy of 77.3 years, higher than the state average of 75.1 years and slightly above the national average of 77 years. About 18.4% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. In terms of provider access, the county has 47 primary care providers and 73 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both figures trailing the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These metrics are sourced from recent surveillance data provided by federal health agencies. 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.