Healthcare in Buffalo, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.7%
2.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp below 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
36.1%
Arthritis
28.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.5%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
12.6%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.5 mi
Memorial Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr | 13.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital | 20.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Taylorville Memorial Hospital | 21.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Buffalo has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 2.8 out of 5.