Buffalo, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Freestone County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,804
Population
383/sq mi density
$47,428
Median Income
$30,219 per capita
$62,300
Home Value
$291,207 Zillow
$746
Median Rent
16.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
212
Violent Crime/100K
2,122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,428 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,300 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4589°N, 96.0662°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Freestone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waco Regional (ACT) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in |
Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.5").