Buffalo, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wilson County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
290 Population 906/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $19,259 per capita
$35,800 Home Value $80,388 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,800 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Buffalo, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$19,259 per capita
Home Value
$35,800
87% below
Zillow: $80,388
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Buffalo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Buffalo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
13%
Rent
62%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buffalo a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Buffalo residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,259. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buffalo is $35,800 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $80,388. Median rent is $725/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

18.5% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population290
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density906/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$19,259
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$389M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$35,800
Rent$725
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$80,388
Housing Units130
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation941 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Buffalo was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.