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Buffalo Center, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Winnebago County County
Buffalo Center, IA
At a Glance
How Buffalo Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buffalo Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Buffalo Center a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo Center residents earn a median household income of $49,474 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,663. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 393 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo Center is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,305. Median rent is $646/month, with 40.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo Center reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,260/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Buffalo Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo Center has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.