On CDC estimates, Perry is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Perry differs from Louisiana on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Perry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Perry
Perry is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Perry is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Perry
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.5% across Louisiana. In all, Perry runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Louisiana figure falls outside Perry’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Perry’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Perry is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns. All seven of Perry’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 17.5% of adults, against 15.2% across Louisiana and 12% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Perry’s median household income is $81,982; among the 10,624 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 0%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Perry compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Perry adults…
Perry runs above LA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Perry
No hospital or community health center in Perry itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Perry; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Perry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Perry adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Perry adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.7% of Perry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Perry and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Perry adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Perry
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Perry is better than Louisiana on 3 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Perry’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Perry | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28%24.7–31.5 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.2–20.6 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.2–21.7 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%34.7–49.1 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.5%15.3–19.8 | 15.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.9%41.7–50 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.5%39–47.7 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.2%31.7–38.7 | 29.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.2%16.7–24 | 18.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.4%17.6–23.3 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34%29.2–38.9 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.2–19 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%30.6–43.4 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.9–11.2 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.3–84.4 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54%50.2–57.8 | 57.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84–87.7 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.9%79.3–84.1 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%58–68.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%68.8–83 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.2%24.3–32.1 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%30.1–40.4 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.3–31.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.9%18.8–25.4 | 22.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%12.3–16.5 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.3–12.3 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 11.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.7%17.1–22.8 | 19% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.9%38.1–47.7 | 38% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.4%19.7–25.2 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.2%17.8–22.6 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%10–12.6 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.7–7.1 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Louisiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Perry
Is Perry a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Perry is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 0%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Perry?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 49.1%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Perry?
Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Perry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Perry have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–11.2%), against 8.9% across Louisiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Perry more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Perry.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.