Healthcare in Buffalo, ND
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.1%
1.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
5.0pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
30.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.0%
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
12.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
26.8%
Lack of Support
18.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.3%
Mobility
12.0%
Cognitive
10.6%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
21.6 mi
Chi Mercy Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Mercy Health | 21.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Fargo Va Medical Center | 33.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Prairie St John'S | 34.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Essentia Health | 34.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lisbon Area Health Services | 35.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Buffalo has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 4.5 out of 5.