Buffalo, SD
Living in Buffalo
Bikeability
26
Walkability
67
Commute
99
Public Transit
27
Affordability
97
Public Safety
92
Airports
8
Hospitals
64
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
324
Population
-37 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
31%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
57%
Family Households
+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate27%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$61k
Median Household Income
+$29k (2010–19)
98%
Above Poverty
+9% (2010–19)
16 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K40%
$75K to $99K24%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector51%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office18%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Walked7%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$86k
Median Home Value
+$27k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$347
Median Monthly Rent
+$136 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas70%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buffalo
United States45
South Dakota31
Harding County9
Property Crime in Buffalo
United States48
South Dakota34
Harding County2
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (11%)(86%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton5%
Donald Trump90%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 20 | 0 | 6 |
Feb | 23 | 0 | 6 |
Mar | 32 | 1 | 9 |
Apr | 43 | 2 | 6 |
May | 54 | 3 | 2 |
Jun | 63 | 3 | 0 |
Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
Aug | 69 | 1 | 0 |
Sep | 58 | 1 | 0 |
Oct | 45 | 1 | 2 |
Nov | 31 | 1 | 6 |
Dec | 20 | 0 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado27
Blizzard11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buffalo, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buffalo, SD
Spearfish Classical Christian School
78 miles, S
Black Hills Christian Academy
78 miles, S
Trinity Elementary West
96 miles, N
Trinity Elementary East
97 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Buffalo, SD
Black Hills State University
77 miles, S
Dickinson State University
96 miles, N
National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension
102 miles, S
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
106 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buffalo, SD
Southwest Healthcare Services
42 miles, N
West River Regional Medical Center-Cah
53 miles, NE
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association
53 miles, NW
Fallon Medical Complex Hospital
64 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Buffalo, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
109 miles, S
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
130 miles, SW
Bismarck Municipal Airport
157 miles, NE
Minot International Airport
213 miles, NE