Buffalo County
NebraskaFIPS 31019
Pop. 50,0842 HospitalsSVI 0.38RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Buffalo County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.2% | 9.7% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 43.4% | 39.8% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.9% | 8.1% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.7 | 6.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 5,530.058 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
47
Primary Care Physicians
92.7 per 100k
146
NPs & PAs
288.0 per 100k
44
Dentists
338
Hospital Beds
6.7 per 1,000
$11,164.5
Medicare Per Capita
1694.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Buffalo County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.1% | — | |
| Depression | 18.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | — | |
| COPD | 6.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 15.9% | — | |
| Disability | 26.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 24.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.38
Socioeconomic Status0.29
Household Composition & Disability0.41
Minority Status & Language0.42
Housing Type & Transportation0.54
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Buffalo County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Good Samaritan | Kearney | 165 | Rural |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center | Kearney | 44 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.