Healthcare in Salem, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.1%

5.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.2%

2.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.2%

1.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.4%

5.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.3%

Arthritis

29.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.2%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.4%

Mobility

13.3%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

18.7 mi

Glens Falls Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Glens Falls Hospital18.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Saratoga Hospital22.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Four Winds Of Saratoga22.0 miPsychiatric
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center23.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York32.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Salem has an obesity rate of 31.1%, which is 5.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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.