Perry County Health Data
Perry County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
65.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
65.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
115
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
829
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.1%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 114.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.4
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 | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.3% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.1% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 41.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Perry County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Perry County Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Perry County, Kentucky.
Perry County reports a life expectancy of 65.7 years, a figure significantly shorter than the Kentucky state average of 72.2 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This gap in longevity is a primary indicator of regional health outcomes. Despite this, the county has a high concentration of mental health providers, with 829 per 100,000 residents, which far exceeds the national median of 250 per 100,000. Clinical access is further supported by a primary care provider ratio of 115 per 100,000, higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Approximately 26.1% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 6.6%, which is lower than the Kentucky average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.