Where Salem residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Salem, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54750, 54011. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salem
Salem is an older town
33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Salem with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Salem adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Salem’s likely range; Salem’s figures come from ZIP codes 54750, 54011, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Salem adults…
Salem runs below WI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Salem is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Salem as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Salem adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Care in and near Salem
No hospital or community health center in Salem 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 Salem; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Salem adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Salem adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Salem 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.
Salem and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland | — | — | — | — | |
| Maiden Rock | — | — | — | — | |
| Union | — | — | — | — | |
| El Paso | — | — | — | — |
Hartland, Maiden Rock, Union and El Paso: 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 Salem adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Salem
Why doesn’t Salem have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Salem.
What hospital is closest to Salem?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City in Lake City, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Salem’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Salem.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.