Buffalo, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Larue County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
533
Population
452/sq mi density
$30,660
Median Income
$17,344 per capita
$215,500
Home Value
$222,000 Zillow
$740
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5070°N, 85.6990°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Larue County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.3").