At a Glance
Median Income
$69,875
$26,442 per capita
Home Value
$89,200
Zillow: $55,277
Median Rent
$693/mo
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
15.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buffalo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo residents earn a median household income of $69,875 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,442. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $89,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $55,277. Median rent is $693/month, with 13.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
17.4% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,244
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,121/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,875
Per Capita$26,442
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$329M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,200
Rent$693
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$55,277
Housing Units599
Rent Burden13.5%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death4,840/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation1,826 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
Commute13 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Buffalo was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.360 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.