All Countries
Buffalo, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Wilson County County
Buffalo, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Buffalo a Good Place to Live?
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 1.1% (69% 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 $69,373. 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.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo reports 549 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,279/100K.
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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.