Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where 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+, from ZIP codes 05152, 05148. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peru
Peru keeps up with checkups
It beats Vermont on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.4% vs 76.1%) and dentist visits (75.9% vs 69.2%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Peru
The closest emergency room is Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, 22.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Springfield Medical Care Systems is closer (5.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Peru
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 9.9% across Vermont. Conditions ↓
Fewer Peru adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Vermont. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 11 adults 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 Vermont figure falls outside Peru’s likely range; Peru’s figures come from ZIP codes 05152, 05148, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Peru adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
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).
Out of every 100 Peru adults…
Peru runs below VT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Peru adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
33 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Peru adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Peru does better than Vermont.
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.
Peru 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landgrove | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Tabor | — | — | — | — | |
| Winhall | A+ | 27.9% | 8.5% | 8.8% | ZIP 05340 |
| Dorset | A | 29.7% | 10.3% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
Landgrove and Mount Tabor: 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 Peru adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs 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?
Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, 22.2 miles in a straight line from Peru’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Peru?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Valley Health Center in Londonderry, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Peru.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Vermont 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.