At a Glance
Median Income
$30,660
$17,344 per capita
Home Value
$215,500
Zillow: $222,000
Median Rent
$740/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
31.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buffalo a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo residents earn a median household income of $30,660 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,344. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 327 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $215,500 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,000. Median rent is $740/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
6.4% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population533
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$30,660
Per Capita$17,344
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty31.9%
County GDP$314M
Avg Weekly Wage$883
Housing
C+
Home Value$215,500
Rent$740
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$222,000
Housing Units309
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,355/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
Elevation794 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Buffalo was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.