Buffalo, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,358 Population 1,119/sq mi density
$32,630 Median Income $28,895 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $217,895 Zillow
$647 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
399 Violent Crime/100K 484 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$32,630 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $647/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
399 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density1,119/sq mi
Coordinates37.6439°N, 93.0924°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 141 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 119 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 124 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 38 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 54 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 142 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 137 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 98 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 70 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 42 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 141 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 137 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 140 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

462 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 369 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 63 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 50 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 84 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 41 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 97 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 37 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 59 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 33 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 29 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 31 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 34 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 31 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 24 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 75 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 96 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 35 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 27 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 24 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 39 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 27 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 30 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 54 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 31 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 34 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 35 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 32 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in

Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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