Perry County Health Data
Perry County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.5%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.4
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 | 39.8% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.1% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 31.9% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.0% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.6% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.6% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.1% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Perry County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Perry County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Standard
Health data brief for Perry County, Tennessee.
Perry County currently has 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's uninsured rate is 14.4%, notably higher than the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and the national rate of 10%. Mental health provider availability is also lower than the national benchmark of 250, with 56 providers per 100,000 residents. Life expectancy in the county is 73.2 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 23.5% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. These figures are based on the latest available federal census and health data. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Perry County, Tennessee
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.