Healthcare in Salem, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.7%
5.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.0%
4.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
33.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.7%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.7%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.4%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Ascension St Vincent Salem
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Vincent Salem | In city | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Norton Scott Hospital | 14.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital | 20.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Floyd | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Physicians' Medical Center Llc | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Salem has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.7%, 5.2pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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 3.5 out of 5.