Healthcare in Salem, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.6%
9.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.0%
6.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.9%
3.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
33.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
13.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.0%
Loneliness
28.5%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.8%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
9.1 mi
Community Medical Center, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Center, Inc | 9.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Great Plains Of Sabetha | 15.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hiawatha Community Hospital | 17.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Nemaha County Hospital | 21.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Nemaha Valley Community Hospital | 22.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Salem has an obesity rate of 45.6%, which is 9.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 3.5 out of 5.