Rasmus Midgett House · Photo: Jasonspsyche · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Salvo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Salvo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Salvo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salvo
Cancer and arthritis run high in Salvo
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.1%), vs 26.9% across North Carolina. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Salvo
The closest emergency room is The Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head, 28.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Salvo adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 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 North Carolina figure falls outside Salvo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Salvo adults…
Salvo runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Salvo
No hospital or community health center in Salvo 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 Salvo; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Salvo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Salvo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Salvo adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Salvo does better than North Carolina.
3 in 10 Salvo adults feel lonely. 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.
Salvo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waves | — | — | — | — |
Waves: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Salvo adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Salvo
Why doesn’t Salvo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Salvo.
What hospital is closest to Salvo?
The Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head, 28.4 miles in a straight line from Salvo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Salvo.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Carolina 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.