Healthcare in Buffalo, SD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.0%

1.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.1%

3.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp below 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

34.8%

Arthritis

26.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.6%

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

14.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.3%

Mobility

11.9%

Cognitive

12.1%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.7%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

40.1 mi

Southwest Healthcare Services

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Southwest Healthcare Services	40.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Buffalo has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.