Healthcare in Buffalo, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
30.6%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.8%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.8 mi
Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center | 13.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Fredonia Regional Hospital | 14.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wilson Medical Center | 20.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Allen County Regional Hospital | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Coffey County Hospital | 35.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Buffalo has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.