Healthcare in Buford, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.1%
6.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.3%
5.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.9%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.3%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.6%
Mobility
15.7%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
14.7 mi
Georgetown Behavioral Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Behavioral Hospital | 14.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Highland District Hospital | 15.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adams County Regional Medical Center | 15.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Buford has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.3%, 5.8pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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.