Healthcare in Salem, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.9%
4.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.8%
3.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
3.8pp above 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
39.9%
Arthritis
35.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.7%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.9%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.0%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.2 mi
Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broughton Hospital | 5.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Catawba Valley Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The Mcdowell Hospital | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Salem has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 2.3 out of 5.