Healthcare in Salem, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 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
18.7 mi
Glens Falls Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls Hospital | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saratoga Hospital | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds Of Saratoga | 22.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | 23.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York | 32.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
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.