Healthcare in Niagara University, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.2%

10.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

28.0%

4.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

0.9%

11.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.5%

5.1pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

10.7%

Arthritis

3.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

0.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

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Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

25.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.0%

Loneliness

45.6%

Lack of Support

26.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.4%

Mobility

2.3%

Cognitive

19.4%

Hearing

1.5%

Vision

2.8%

Self-Care

0.9%

Independent Living

8.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.1 mi

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center	3.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Mount St. Mary'S Hospital & Health Center	3.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Kenmore Mercy Hospital	13.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Sisters Of Charity Hospital	16.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Buffalo Psychiatric Center	16.8 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Niagara University has an obesity rate of 25.2%, which is 10.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.0%, 4.5pp above the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 72.8% 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 2.3 out of 5.