Perry County Health Data
Perry County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.0 per 100K
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 | 36.0% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 26.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.8% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 39.4% | 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
Primary Care Provider Ratios Lower in Perry County
Health data brief for Perry County, Missouri.
There are 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents in Perry County, a figure that is approximately half of the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. The county’s mental health provider ratio is 90 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250. Regarding insurance, 10.9% of the population is uninsured, a rate lower than the Missouri average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.4 years, which is longer than the state average of 74.3 years but slightly shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 18.6% of residents report poor or fair health. 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.