Perry County Health Data
Perry County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
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) | 62.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Perry County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Perry County primary care provider ratio sits below national median
Health data brief for Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Perry County reports 26 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio is accompanied by a mental health provider rate of 41 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 9.8%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 7.0% but just below the national average of 10%. In terms of health outcomes, life expectancy in the county is 76.5 years, slightly exceeding the state average of 76.4 years while remaining below the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 17.7% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Perry 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 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.