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Buffalo, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Harding County County
Buffalo, SD
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 $81,607 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,782. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 68 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,656. Median rent is $583/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,286/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.