New Providence Presbyterian Church · Photo: Flynnke · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Salvisa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Salvisa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Salvisa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salvisa
Cancer runs high in Salvisa
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.7% across Kentucky. Conditions ↓
Fewer Salvisa adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kentucky. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kentucky figure falls outside Salvisa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Salvisa adults…
Salvisa runs below KY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of Salvisa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Care in and near Salvisa
No hospital or community health center in Salvisa itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Salvisa; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Salvisa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Salvisa adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Salvisa does better than Kentucky.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Salvisa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Salvisa adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Salvisa
Why doesn’t Salvisa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Salvisa.
What hospital is closest to Salvisa?
Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Salvisa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Salvisa?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Care of the Bluegrass-Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Salvisa.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.