Health Profile of Salem, Oregon
Salem Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Salem Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Salem | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.5% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.0% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Salem is 77.9 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5%, higher than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.0% of residents, higher than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
48,431 residents in Salem are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,605 961 men · 1,644 women
- 75–84 6,623 2,681 men · 3,942 women
- 65–74 12,626 5,779 men · 6,847 women
- 50–64 26,577 13,411 men · 13,166 women
Younger residents
35,458 residents in Salem are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 11,238 5,981 boys · 5,257 girls
- 7–12 10,675 5,715 boys · 4,960 girls
- 3–7 7,899 4,174 boys · 3,725 girls
- 0–3 5,646 2,928 boys · 2,718 girls
About 6,912 residents in Salem (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Salem | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.6% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Salem is about 20% lower than in Oregon. The rate of cancer in Salem is about 19% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Salem | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.7% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.9% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Salem are about the same as in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 206,351 cigarettes a day, 6.2 million a month, or 75.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.3 million minutes a day and 828.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Salem is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.06 lifetimes a day, or 20 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Salem | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.52 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Salem is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Salem, OR Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Salem, OR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | 158,986 | 77.9 yrs #2/2 | 7.5% #2/2 | 34.6% #2/2 |
| Keizer, OR | 30,546 | 80.3 yrs | 4.4% | 33.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Salem, Oregon has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Oregon, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Salem, Oregon.
What is the health grade for Salem, Oregon?
Salem, Oregon has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Salem, Oregon?
People in Salem, Oregon can expect to live 77.9 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the Oregon average of 78.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Salem, Oregon?
7.5% of residents in Salem, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.6 points above the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Salem, Oregon?
34.6% of adults in Salem, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.9 points above the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Salem, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 206,351 cigarettes a day, 6.2 million a month, or 75.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.3 million minutes a day and 828.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Salem is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.06 lifetimes a day, or 20 lifetimes a year.
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