Healthcare in New Buffalo, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.6%
1.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
33.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.9%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.6%
Loneliness
28.2%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.0%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
11.7%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
9.5 mi
Franciscan Health Michigan City
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Michigan City | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northwest Health-La Porte | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital Of South Bend | 26.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northwest Health - Porter | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Porter-Starke Services Inc | 26.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
New Buffalo has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 2.8 out of 5.