Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0Where Peru residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Peru, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 01235. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peru
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Peru
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Massachusetts. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. In all, Peru runs above Massachusetts on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Massachusetts 18%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Peru
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.2%), vs 11.3% across Massachusetts. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Peru, and more people treating it
35.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Massachusetts 30.9%), but 79% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Massachusetts figure falls outside Peru’s likely range; Peru’s figures come from ZIP code 01235, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Peru adults…
Peru runs above MA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Peru is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Peru as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Peru adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Peru
No hospital or community health center in Peru 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 Peru; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Peru adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Peru 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.
13.5% of Peru adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Peru and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale | B | 31.8% | 11.1% | 14.2% | ZIP 01235 |
| Middlefield | — | — | — | — | |
| Cummington | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington | — | — | — | — | |
| Worthington | A− | 24.5% | 11.2% | 11.3% | ZIP 01098 |
Middlefield, Cummington and Washington: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Peru adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Peru
Why doesn’t Peru have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Peru.
What hospital is closest to Peru?
Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Peru’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Peru?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Worthington Health Center in Worthington, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Peru.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Massachusetts figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. 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.