Healthcare in Buffalo City, WI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.6%

3.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.3%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.1%

1.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.2%

3.4pp 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

38.1%

Arthritis

31.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.3%

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

15.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.3%

Loneliness

29.0%

Lack of Support

19.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.1%

Mobility

15.6%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

8.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.0 mi

St Elizabeth Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Elizabeth Medical Center	13.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Winona Health Services	19.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City	25.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Chippewa Valley Hospital	27.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics	30.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Buffalo City has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.