Wyoming
Buffalo is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 4,516. Residents earn $61,813 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Buffalo receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Buffalo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Buffalo is $61,813, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Buffalo is $272,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,066 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Buffalo is below the national average at 194 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,731 per 100,000, 39% above the national average.
30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Buffalo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches, including 42.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,813 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,761 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $948 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,026 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 536 |
| County GDP | $562M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,267 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.57% |
| Commute Time | 13.6 min |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |
| Census Median | $272,300 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $401,327 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,066 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,267 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.57% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,176/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Total Violent | 193.5/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 193.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,730.6/100K |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 387.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,214.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 129.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.8 inches |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,719 ft (1,438 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3385°N, 106.7153°W |
| County FIPS | 56019 |
Winner: Republican by 63.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.9% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 13.6 min |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |