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Buffalo Gap, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Custer County County
Buffalo Gap, SD
At a Glance
How Buffalo Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buffalo Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Buffalo Gap a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo Gap residents earn a median household income of $55,268 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,024. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo Gap is $67,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,202. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo Gap reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 690/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Buffalo Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo Gap has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.