Healthcare in Buffalo, OK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
2.8pp above 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
42.5%
Arthritis
33.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.6%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
31.3%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.9%
Mobility
20.3%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Harper County Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper County Community Hospital | 4.0 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Northwest Center For Behavioral Health (Ncbh) | 19.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ashland Health Center | 26.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Alliancehealth Woodward | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Comanche County Hospital | 30.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Buffalo has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.