Healthcare in Buford, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.1%
5.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
7.6pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.4%
Arthritis
23.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.1%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.0%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
8.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.2 mi
Northside Hospital Forsyth
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Hospital Forsyth | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Summitridge Center- Psychiatry & Addictive Med | 11.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northside Hospital Gwinnett | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northside Hospital Duluth | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Buford has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 18.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.