At a Glance
Violent Crime
146/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
100.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Buffington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buffington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buffington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Buffington reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Buffington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age3.9 yrs
Density706/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans55.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment100.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$277,721
Housing Units64
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property1,875/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,096 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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