Where Perth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Perth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58363. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Perth
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Perth
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12%), about twice the North Dakota rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), about twice the North Dakota rate. COPD is also above the state: 11%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Perth runs above North Dakota on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Perth adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.8%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Perth
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 22.9% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Perth’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 North Dakota figure falls outside Perth’s likely range; Perth’s figures come from ZIP code 58363, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Perth adults…
Perth runs above ND on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Perth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Perth
No hospital or community health center in Perth 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 Perth; ≈ 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).
How Perth adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Perth 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.
10.4% of Perth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Perth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grainfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Grainfield Township: 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 Perth adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Perth
Why doesn’t Perth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Perth.
What hospital is closest to Perth?
Presentation Medical Center in Rolla, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Perth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Perth.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Dakota 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.