Healthcare in Buffalo, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.7%
10.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
45.8%
Arthritis
39.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.8%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.0 mi
Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital | 7.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Pulaski Memorial Hospital | 12.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 21.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Four County Counseling Center | 21.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Buffalo has an obesity rate of 46.7%, which is 10.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.8% 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 4.5 out of 5.