Healthcare in Buffalo Lake, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
37.5%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.0%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
17.6%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.6%
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
Nearest Hospital
15.6 mi
Hutchinson Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Health | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Olivia Hospital & Clinic | 18.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Glencoe Regional Health | 21.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Meeker Memorial Hospital | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center | 26.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Buffalo Lake has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.