Healthcare in Salem, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
31.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.6%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.7%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Salem Township Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township Hospital | 1.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital -Centralia | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Deaconess Illinois Crossroads | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Fayette County Hospital | 24.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Salem has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.