Healthcare in Salem, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.7%
6.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
5.1pp 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
33.2%
Arthritis
23.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.8%
Mobility
11.1%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
North Shore Medical Center -
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Medical Center - | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Salem has an obesity rate of 29.7%, which is 6.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 3.5 out of 5.