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Buffalo, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Larue County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
533 Population 452/sq mi density
$30,660 Median Income $17,344 per capita
$215,500 Home Value $223,845 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
62 Violent Crime/100K 342 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,660 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$215,500 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density452/sq mi
Coordinates37.5070°N, 85.6990°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLarue County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.8 / 100
Community Resilience62.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 99 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 99 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 144 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 140 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 93 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 145 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 100 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 71 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 83 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 91 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 110 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 139 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 124 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 102 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 137 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 95 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 145 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 99 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 141 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

411 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,450 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 77 km 31
May 28, 1996 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 30 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 3
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 45 km 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 73 km 2
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 26 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 11 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 25 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 31, 1979 EF3 64 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 48 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 57 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 46 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 53 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 52 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 56 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 52 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 43 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 46 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 78 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 76 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 100 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 44 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 58 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in

Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").

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