Wisconsin
Buffalo City is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 916. Residents earn $62,917 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Buffalo City receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Buffalo City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Buffalo City is $62,917, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Buffalo City is $165,900, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Buffalo City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches, including 36.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,917 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $895 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,302 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 401 |
| County GDP | $731M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,359 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 37.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $165,900 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $241,033 |
| Census Median Rent | $810 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $742 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,184 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,539 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,359 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,033/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.4 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2232°N, 91.8659°W |
| County FIPS | 55011 |
Winner: Republican by 30.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.05 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 485/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.5% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 37.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |