Healthcare in Salem, SD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.4%

0.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.2%

3.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

35.7%

Arthritis

28.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.0%

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

13.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.5%

Mobility

13.3%

Cognitive

12.2%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

21.1 mi

Madison Regional Health System

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Madison Regional Health System	21.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Freeman Medical Center - Cah	27.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Avera Queen Of Peace	32.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Avera Dells Area Hospital - Cah	33.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center	34.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Salem has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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.