Healthcare in Buffalo, SC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

47.8%

11.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.6%

4.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.9%

10.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

19.3%

8.7pp above 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

44.0%

Arthritis

37.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

34.6%

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

22.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.6%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

25.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

48.8%

Mobility

28.8%

Cognitive

23.7%

Hearing

11.6%

Vision

12.3%

Self-Care

9.9%

Independent Living

17.6%

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

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.3 mi

Union Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Union Medical Center	5.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital	17.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Cherokee Medical Center	18.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital	19.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Spartanburg Medical Center	24.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Buffalo has an obesity rate of 47.8%, which is 11.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.6%, 4.1pp above the national average. About 19.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.