Healthcare in Buffalo, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
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
39.4%
Arthritis
34.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.4%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
30.8%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.7%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
20.3%
Hearing
11.7%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.9 mi
Citizens Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Memorial Hospital | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Lebanon | 24.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Springfield | 27.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lakeland Behavioral Health System | 32.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Cox Medical Centers | 35.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Buffalo has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 3.5 out of 5.