Healthcare in Buffalo, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
23.2%
12.6pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.5%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.3%
Mobility
19.8%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
11.7%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Nearest Hospital
22.4 mi
Freestone Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freestone Medical Center | 22.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Parkview Regional Hospital | 27.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Limestone Medical Center | 27.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Madison St Joseph Health Center | 35.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crockett Medical Center | 36.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Buffalo has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 23.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.