Where 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
Dental care lags in Perry
49.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 25.9% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Perry
The closest emergency room is Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, 26.1 miles away in a straight line. And 12.9% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.6% across South Carolina. For everyday care, Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center is closer (10.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Perry
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.3%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. No reliable transportation (12.9% vs 8.6%) and utility shut-off threats (13.1% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 19.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 South Carolina figure falls outside Perry’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Perry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.6% of Perry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Perry adults…
Perry runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Perry adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Perry runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 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.
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 (South Carolina 31.5%). 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?
Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, 26.1 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 South Carolina 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.