Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Where Perry residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Perry, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Perry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Perry
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Perry
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8% across Missouri. Cancer is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 8.6% across Missouri. In all, Perry runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Perry
The closest emergency room is Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, 20.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Preferred Family Healthcare, Incorporated is closer (15.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Perry, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% 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 Missouri figure falls outside Perry’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Perry adults…
Perry runs above MO on 6 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Perry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Perry adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 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.
10.2% of Perry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Perry and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Perry adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Perry
Why doesn’t Perry have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Perry.
What hospital is closest to Perry?
Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, 20.9 miles in a straight line from Perry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Perry.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri 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.