Thomas J. Majors Farmstead · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where 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+, CDC’s own estimate for Peru. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peru
Binge drinking is the habit Peru doesn’t win on
25.1% of adults binge drink, vs 19.7% across Nebraska, even though fewer of them smoke. Habits ↓
Loneliness runs high in Peru
2 in 5 adults feel lonely (37.7%), vs 29.3% across Nebraska. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.1%, vs 14.1% across Nebraska. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and cancer are less common in Peru
Peru runs below Nebraska on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (5.2% vs 10.7%), cancer (4.1% vs 8.3%) and heart disease (3.1% vs 6.1%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Nebraska 17%). 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 Nebraska figure falls outside Peru’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Peru adults…
Peru runs below NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Peru adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Peru runs above Nebraska.
2 in 5 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.
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 (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Peru adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Peru adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Peru 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 Peru adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). 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?
Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Peru’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 Peru.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nebraska 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.