Healthcare in Buffalo, WV
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
31.1%
7.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.0%
4.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
44.6%
Arthritis
39.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.0%
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
21.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.1%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.8%
Mobility
18.8%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
10.7%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.0 mi
Rivers Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Health | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Jackson General Hospital | 19.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Holzer Medical Center | 21.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Marys Medical Center | 21.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Buffalo has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.1%, 7.6pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.