Healthcare in Peru, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
37.7%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.3 mi
Nemaha County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemaha County Hospital | 10.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| George C Grape Community Hospital | 10.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chi Health St. Marys | 13.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Hospital Association | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Syracuse Area Health | 25.7 mi | Critical 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.