Healthcare in Salem, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.8%
8.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
33.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.8%
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
24.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.8%
Loneliness
35.7%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.0%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
22.9%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
13.2%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.3 mi
Clarksburg Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg Va Medical Center | 10.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, Inc | 10.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital | 17.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| William R Sharpe, Jr Hospital | 17.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| United Hospital Center, Inc | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Salem has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.8%, 8.3pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 3.3 out of 5.