At a Glance
Median Income
$55,268
$33,024 per capita
Home Value
$67,500
Zillow: $335,202
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
15.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buffalo Gap a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.0% (17% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans42.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,268
Per Capita$33,024
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$398M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,500
Rent
Ownership95.4%
Zillow$335,202
Housing Units96
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain18.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,268 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute36 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Buffalo Gap was built in 1938.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.