Healthcare in Buffalo, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp 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
34.1%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.4%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
28.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
7.7%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Brylin Hosp
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brylin Hosp | 2.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Buffalo Psychiatric Center | 2.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kaleida Health | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sisters Of Charity Hospital | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Buffalo has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 2.7 out of 5.