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Buffalo Center, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Winnebago County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,000
Population
935/sq mi density
$49,474
Median Income
$38,663 per capita
$93,800
Home Value
$144,305 Zillow
$646
Median Rent
40.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
302
Violent Crime/100K
1,260 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,474 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $646/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo Center has a cool climate with 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.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,182 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3894°N, 93.9428°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Winnebago County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Buffalo Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").