Where Buffalo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buffalo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54629. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buffalo
Buffalo is short on primary care and mental health care
Buffalo’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Buffalo
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.6% across Wisconsin. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Buffalo adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Buffalo’s likely range; Buffalo’s figures come from ZIP code 54629, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Buffalo
No hospital or community health center in Buffalo 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 Buffalo; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of Buffalo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Buffalo adults…
Buffalo runs above WI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Buffalo is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Buffalo as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Buffalo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Buffalo adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Buffalo 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.
Buffalo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge | — | — | — | — | |
| Trempealeau | — | — | — | — | |
| Dodge | — | — | — | — | |
| Cross | — | — | — | — | |
| Fountain City | — | — | — | — |
Dodge, Dodge, Cross and Fountain City: fewer than 1,000 residents. Trempealeau: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Buffalo adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Buffalo
Why doesn’t Buffalo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Buffalo.
What hospital is closest to Buffalo?
Winona Health Services in Winona, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Buffalo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buffalo.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.