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Buffalo, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cass County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
213
Population
444/sq mi density
$99,583
Median Income
$38,660 per capita
$166,700
Home Value
$247,528 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
283
Violent Crime/100K
1,920 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,583 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,700 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,202 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9193°N, 97.5506°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0386 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.55 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").