Healthcare in Peru, NE

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.9%

3.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.9%

2.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

5.2%

6.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

20.8%

Arthritis

12.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.9%

Loneliness

37.7%

Lack of Support

20.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.6%

Mobility

6.4%

Cognitive

15.1%

Hearing

4.4%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

1.9%

Independent Living

7.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.3 mi

Nemaha County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Nemaha County Hospital10.3 miCritical Access Hospitals
George C Grape Community Hospital10.8 miCritical Access Hospitals
Chi Health St. Marys13.5 miCritical Access Hospitals
Community Hospital Association20.5 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5
Syracuse Area Health25.7 miCritical Access Hospitals

Peru has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 68.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.