Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Perry Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Perry Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 16049. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Perry Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Perry Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.1%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Perry Township runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Perry Township, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Perry Township has no health insurance
7.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania figure falls outside Perry Township’s likely range; Perry Township’s figures come from ZIP code 16049, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Perry Township adults…
Perry Township runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Perry Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Perry Township
No hospital or community health center in Perry Township 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 Township; ≈ 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 Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
How Perry Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Perry Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Licking Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hovey Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Parker | — | — | — | — | |
| Toby Township | — | — | — | — |
Richland Township, Perry Township, Licking Township, Hovey Township and Parker: fewer than 1,000 residents. Toby Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Perry Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Perry Township
Why doesn’t Perry Township 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 Township.
What hospital is closest to Perry Township?
Independence Health System Clarion Hospital in Clarion, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Perry Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Perry Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Petroleum Valley Medical Center in Petrolia, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Perry Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Pennsylvania 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.