Buffalo, WY

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.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,516 Population 995/sq mi density
$61,813 Median Income $36,761 per capita
$272,300 Home Value $401,327 Zillow
$1,066 Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
194 Violent Crime/100K 2,731 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,813 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$272,300 home value, $1,066/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K (49% below avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,813
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $272,300
3% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 194/100K
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.9%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,066
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.6%
31% lower than US avg

How Buffalo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,516
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density995/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,813
Per Capita$36,761
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$562M
Commute14 min

Housing

A
Home Value$272,300
Rent$1,066
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$401,327

Crime

F
Violent194/100K
Property2,731/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault194/100K
Burglary387/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain13.8 in/yr
Elevation4,719 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+95.8%
School Score6.13

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute14 min
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Is Buffalo a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Buffalo has a population of 4,516 with a density of 995 people per square mile. The median age is 49.4 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

4,516
Total Population
995
People / sq mi
49.4yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
4.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Buffalo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.5%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Buffalo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buffalo is $61,813, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Buffalo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,813
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,761
Avg Weekly Wage$948
IRS Avg AGI$83,026

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.6%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)536
County GDP$562M

Business (County)

Restaurants43
Healthcare32
Retail54
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,267
22% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.6 min
Work from Home17.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Buffalo is $272,300, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,066 (8% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $401,327.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$272,300
3% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$401,327

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,066
8% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$785
1 Bedroom$824
2 Bedrooms$1,044
3 Bedrooms$1,399
4 Bedrooms$1,719

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,267
22% above US avg
Effective Rate1.57%
In Buffalo, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% report depression. 26.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Buffalo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity26.5%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.2%
Checkup Rate65.4%
Premature Death7,176/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access61.8%
Healthcare Facilities32
Buffalo has a violent crime rate of 194 per 100,000 residents, 49% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,731 per 100,000 (39% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Buffalo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent193.5/100K
49% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault193.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,730.6/100K
39% above US avg
Burglary387.0/100K
Theft2,214.6/100K
Vehicle Theft129.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.8 inches
64% below US avg
Snowfall42.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,719 ft (1,438 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density995/sq mi
Coordinates44.3385°N, 106.7153°W
County FIPS56019
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 63.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.1%
D 17.5%

Winner: Republican by 63.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
8% below US avg
High School+95.8%
School Test Score6.13
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density995/sq mi
Total Area4.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities32
Restaurants43
Retail Stores54

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.6 min
Work from Home17.2%

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