Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Salyersville is healthier than 49%
Salyersville differs from Kentucky on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Salyersville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salyersville
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Salyersville
1 in 5 adults have COPD (18.6%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.8%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Salyersville runs above Kentucky on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Salyersville is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Salyersville is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Salyersville
45.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 36.3% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Salyersville, and more people treating it
48% of adults have high blood pressure (Kentucky 38.8%), but 84.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 81.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Salyersville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Salyersville is healthier than 1%. Against the 79 towns with similar household incomes ($15K–$26K), it’s healthier than 49%. Health Grade ↓
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 Salyersville’s likely range.
What’s behind Salyersville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Salyersville is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Salyersville’s estimates fall in the lowest 9% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 22.8% of adults, against 15.2% across Kentucky and 13% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Salyersville’s median household income is $20,580; among the 79 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($15K–$26K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Where Salyersville compares well: binge drinking, 11% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 84.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Salyersville adults…
Salyersville runs above KY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Salyersville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Salyersville
2 community health centers in Salyersville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Salyersville; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Salyersville adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Salyersville runs above Kentucky.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.8% of Salyersville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Salyersville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salyersville | D− | 44.4% | 19.2% | 26.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Salyersville adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Salyersville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Salyersville is better than Kentucky on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Salyersville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Salyersville | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.3%32.4–38.5 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.8%20.6–25.3 | 15.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.2–22.3 | 17.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.4%36.7–53 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.2%16.9–21.7 | 13.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48%43.5–52.6 | 38.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43%38.1–48.1 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 41.5%37.7–45.7 | 32.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.3–14.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.8%11.6–14.1 | 8.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 18.6%17–20.4 | 10.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 36.3%31.2–41.5 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26.2%23.4–29.4 | 18.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.1%34.3–44.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11%8.9–13.7 | 14.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.5%35.7–50.1 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%7.4–12.7 | 5.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.5–83.4 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.7%41.9–49.8 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.5%78.6–84.2 | 84.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.3%81.7–86.6 | 81.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%56–66.2 | 65.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63.1%54–72.2 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.8%25.9–34.4 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20.1–27 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.8%21.5–26.1 | 15.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15%13.3–16.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12%10.6–13.5 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12%10.9–13.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.8%25.2–30.4 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 50.9%46.6–55.5 | 37.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 28.9%26.5–31.7 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.4%21.2–25.9 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 14.3%13–15.9 | 9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.6%9.8–11.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.8%14.5–17.4 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.4%7.8–9.2 | 4.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kentucky figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Salyersville
Is Salyersville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Salyersville is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Salyersville?
CDC estimates 44.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.7% and 53%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Salyersville?
Paintsville ARH Hospital in Paintsville, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Salyersville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Salyersville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–12.7%), against 5.4% across Kentucky.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Salyersville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Salyersville.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.