Healthcare in University at Buffalo, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
20.8%
15.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
1.3%
10.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
13.0%
Arthritis
3.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
0.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.3%
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
23.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
45.0%
Lack of Support
29.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.7%
Mobility
2.4%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
1.8%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
1.1%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System)
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System) | 4.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Erie County Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sisters Of Charity Hospital | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brylin Hosp | 7.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
University at Buffalo has an obesity rate of 20.8%, which is 15.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% 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 2.8 out of 5.