Buffalo, OK

Oklahoma · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
1,244 Population
$69,875 Median Income
$89,200 Home Value
$693 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
41.7 yrs Median Age
17.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
4.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.4
Education

People

Population1,244
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,121/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 78.5%

Economy

4.4/5
Median Income$69,875
Per Capita Income$26,442
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty Rate3.8%
County GDP$329M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$89,200
Zillow Value$65,783
Median Rent$693
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$995

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Depression25.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Jan / Jul36° / 83°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 45 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+87.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.08
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
Commute13 min
Work From Home0.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Buffalo Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$69,875
Home Value$89,200
Median Rent$693
Poverty Rate3.8%
Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
Unemployment1.5%
Avg Temperature58.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,244
Population Density1,121 per sq mi
Median Age41.7 years
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78.5% Black 0.2% Hispanic 5.9% Other 15.4%
White78.5%
Black or African American0.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races15.4%

Language

English Only78.5%
Spanish Speakers21.5%
English 78.5% Spanish 21.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability24.6%
Health Insurance91.5%

Income

7% below avg
Median Household Income$69,875
Per Capita Income$26,442
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$921
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$58,139

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.5%
Poverty Rate3.8%
Total Establishments (County)144
County GDP$329M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation9
Healthcare Facilities6
Retail Stores21
Total Establishments144

Industry Mix

Restaurants 9 Healthcare 6 Retail 21

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$58,139
Avg Property Tax Paid$950

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time12.9 min
Work From Home0.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

68% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$89,200
Zillow Home Value Index$65,783

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied85.9%

Rental Costs

40% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$693

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$744
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedroom$995
3 Bedroom$1,297
4 Bedroom$1,501

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$950
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.07%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity31.4%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.5%
Regular Checkup75.9%
Premature Death Rate4,840 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.0 / 10
Exercise Access80.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)6
Restaurants (County)9

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

36°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average58.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median45.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,826 ft (557 m)
Land Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density1,121 per sq mi
Latitude36.8294°
Longitude-99.6377°
County FIPS40059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 88.5%
D 10.1%

Republican +78.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
High School+87.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density1,121 per sq mi
Land Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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