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Buffalo, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Buffalo, MO
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 $32,630 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,895. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,573. Median rent is $647/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,026/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.