Healthcare in Peru, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.0%
5.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
5.8pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
31.3%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.1%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.4 mi
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Elizabethtown Community Hospital | 25.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake | 34.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy | 37.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Peru has an obesity rate of 31.0%, which is 5.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.