Perry County Health Data
Perry County, Ohio
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 74.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
186
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.6
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 | 38.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.2% | 27.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 17.5% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 18.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.0% | 60.0% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 73.9% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Perry 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
Life Expectancy in Perry County Below Ohio and National Averages
Health data brief for Perry County, Ohio.
Life expectancy in Perry County is 73.3 years, which is shorter than the Ohio average of 74.8 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric is accompanied by a poor or fair health reporting rate of 21.0%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 28 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure well below the national median of 70. For mental health services, the ratio is 186 providers per 100,000 people, which is also lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 7.7%, slightly higher than the Ohio average of 7.5% but lower than the national average of 10%. These statistics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings and the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data for further context.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Perry County, Ohio
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 Perry 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.