Healthcare in Buffalo, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.2%
near the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
34.0%
Arthritis
24.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.3%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
19.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.7%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.8 mi
Buffalo Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Hospital | 0.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Centracare Health - Monticello | 8.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Annandale | 13.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Maple Grove Hospital | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Medical Center | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Buffalo has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.7 out of 5.