Healthcare in Salem, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.2%
6.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
45.5%
Arthritis
40.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.0%
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
26.1%
Loneliness
29.5%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.5%
Mobility
23.0%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
11.8%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.7 mi
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cannon Memorial Hospital | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Highlands Cashiers Hospital | 18.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mountain Lakes Medical Center | 22.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Salem has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.