Ohio
Buford is a small town in Ohio with a population of 488. Residents earn $83,750 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Buford receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Buford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Buford is $83,750, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 17.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Buford is $152,900, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Buford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,750 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,721 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $862 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,410 |
| Unemployment | 17.0% |
| 372% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 853 |
| County GDP | $1,887M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 141 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.99% |
| Commute Time | 34.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $152,900 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.99% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,714/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 963 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0720°N, 83.8393°W |
| County FIPS | 39071 |
Winner: Republican by 63.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 141 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 34.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |