Healthcare in Buffalo Gap, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.2%
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
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.7%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.1 mi
Fall River Hospital - Cah
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River Hospital - Cah | 13.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Monument Health Custer Hospital | 23.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Black Hills Surgical Hospital Llc | 37.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Pine Ridge Ihs Hospital | 43.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | 43.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Buffalo Gap has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.