Buffalo City, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Buffalo County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
916
Population
485/sq mi density
$62,917
Median Income
$39,577 per capita
$165,900
Home Value
$252,931 Zillow
$810
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,900 home value, $810/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2232°N, 91.8659°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buffalo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester International (RST) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Buffalo City has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.1").