Where Buford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Buford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buford
Mental distress runs high in Buford
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.2%), vs 17.5% across Ohio. Depression is above the state too: 29.3%, vs 25.4% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Buford
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Ohio figure falls outside Buford’s likely range.
How Buford adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Buford runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Buford adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Buford adults…
Buford runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Buford
No hospital or community health center in Buford itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Buford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Buford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.7% of Buford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Buford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Buford adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Buford
Why doesn’t Buford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Buford.
What hospital is closest to Buford?
Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital in Batavia, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Buford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Buford?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Healthsource Mt. Orab in Mount Orab, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buford.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.