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Buffalo, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Wilson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
290
Population
906/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$19,259 per capita
$35,800
Home Value
$69,373 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
549
Violent Crime/100K
2,279 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,800 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 941 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7091°N, 95.6969°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in |
Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.2").