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Little Buffalo, AB

Alberta

Little Buffalo is a small town in Alberta with a population of 441. Residents earn $57,200 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
441 Population 89/sq mi density
$57,200 Median Income $28,600 per capita
$290,615 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent
32°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 7.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$290,615 home value, $1,091/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,200
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $290,615
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.7%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 30.0%
142% higher than US avg

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

People

Population441
Median Age21.2 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female54% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$28,600
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty30.0%
Commute14 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$290,615
Rent$1,091
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units115

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (-0°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+13.0%
Graduate+3.7%

Community

Commute14 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Little Buffalo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Little Buffalo receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Little Buffalo has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Little Buffalo is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 30.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Little Buffalo is $290,615, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 13.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Little Buffalo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F. Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Little Buffalo has a population of 441 with a density of 89 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age is 21.2 years, 46% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44.9% female and 53.9% male. The city is predominantly White (98.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 71.9% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

441
Total Population
89
People / sq mi
21.2yrs
Median Age
46% below US avg
5.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 44.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Little Buffalo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only71.9%
8% below US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages28.1%

Social Characteristics

Little Buffalo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Little Buffalo is $57,200, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 19.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Little Buffalo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,200
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above US avg
Poverty Rate30.0%
142% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.7 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Little Buffalo is $290,615, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). There are 115 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,615
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units115

Property Tax

In Little Buffalo, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Little Buffalo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,670 feet.

Temperature

-3°F Jan (-19°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average31.6°F
41% below US avg
January Average-3°F (-19°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.4 inches
57% below US avg
Snowfall4.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates58.2642°N, 120.0223°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -3°F (-19°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
April 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
October 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
November 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in
December 3°F (-16°C) 0.8 in

Little Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F — from -3°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.8").

3.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 89% below the national average of 33.7%. 13.0% have completed high school. 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 76.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.7%
89% below US avg
High School+13.0%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density89/sq mi
Total Area5.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.7 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.1%

Frequently Asked Questions About Little Buffalo

What is the population of Little Buffalo?

Little Buffalo has a population of 441 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 21.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44.9% female and 53.9% male.

Is Little Buffalo expensive to live in?

Little Buffalo is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,615 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Little Buffalo?

Little Buffalo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average -3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Little Buffalo?

The unemployment rate in Little Buffalo is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average commute time is 14 minutes, and 19.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Little Buffalo?

The median home value in Little Buffalo is $290,615. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091.

How are the schools in Little Buffalo?

3.7% of adults in Little Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 13.0% have completed high school. 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Little Buffalo?

The obesity rate in Little Buffalo is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Little Buffalo?

The average commute in Little Buffalo is 14 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Little Buffalo?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Little Buffalo is 98.9% White. 71.9% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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