Salem city Health Data

Salem city has a health score of 68/100, rated "Average." It ranks #38 out of 133 counties in Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Salem city is 73.2 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Salem city below the state average.

Salem city's health score of 68/100 is above the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 73.2 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 5.5% vs. 7.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Salem city include: life expectancy (73.2 years), uninsured rate (5.5%), and primary care physician access (138:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 879:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 68/100 ("Average"), Salem city has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.2 years. 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Salem city's health score of 68/100 exceeds the Virginia average of 56/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.