Salem County
VirginiaFIPS 51775
Pop. 25,3462 HospitalsSVI 0.32RUCC 2 (Metro)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Salem County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.3% | 12.0% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.2% | 38.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.5% | 7.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 13.8 | 6.0 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,541 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
41
Primary Care Physicians
160.2 per 100k
180
NPs & PAs
703.1 per 100k
35
Dentists
654
Hospital Beds
25.6 per 1,000
$11,021.96
Medicare Per Capita
1663.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Salem County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.3% | — | |
| Depression | 24.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | — | |
| COPD | 7.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.4% | — | |
| Disability | 32.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 24.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.32
Socioeconomic Status0.23
Household Composition & Disability0.08
Minority Status & Language0.46
Housing Type & Transportation0.80
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Salem County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisgale Medical Center | Salem | 506 | |
| Salem Va Medical Center | Salem | 282 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.