Perry County
KentuckyFIPS 21193
Pop. 28,4732 HospitalsSVI 0.69RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Perry County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.8% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.0% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.6% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 11.5 | 4.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 21,360.108 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
32
Primary Care Physicians
117.9 per 100k
155
NPs & PAs
571.3 per 100k
25
Dentists
358
Hospital Beds
13.2 per 1,000
$11,399.54
Medicare Per Capita
2249.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.69
Socioeconomic Status0.76
Household Composition & Disability0.73
Minority Status & Language0.09
Housing Type & Transportation0.68
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Perry County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arh Advanced Care - Ky River | Hazard | 25 | Rural |
| Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center | Hazard | 308 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.