Healthcare in Buford, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp 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
44.9%
Arthritis
35.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.3%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.5 mi
Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rebound Behavioral Health | 6.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Union | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Pineville | 29.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Buford has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 2.7 out of 5.