Buffalo Gap, SD
Living in Buffalo Gap
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
39
Public Transit
1
Affordability
94
Public Safety
88
Airports
7
Hospitals
50
Colleges
22
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
3
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
95
Population
-77 (2010–19)
61 y
Median Age
+35 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
-12% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years6%
55 to 74 years58%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian86%
Multiracial2%
Native American12%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate40%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone50%
Economy
$40k
Median Household Income
+$2.1k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
+8% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
98%
Lived Here Last Year
+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector57%
Self-employed24%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation39%
Mgt, science, and arts8%
Sales and office36%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$72k
Median Home Value
+$7.3k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
69%
Owner-Occupied
+20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Mobile home31%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K43%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K6%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas67%
Wood19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buffalo Gap
United States45
South Dakota31
Custer County14
Property Crime in Buffalo Gap
United States48
South Dakota34
Custer County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 37 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 2 | 5 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 25 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo Gap
Inland Flooding65
Tornado29
Blizzard11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buffalo Gap, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buffalo Gap, SD
Bethesda Lutheran School
9 miles, SW
Black Hills Children's Home
29 miles, N
Rapid City Christian School
33 miles, N
Calvary Christian School
38 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Buffalo Gap, SD
National American University-Rapid City
37 miles, N
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
41 miles, N
Chadron State College
49 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buffalo Gap, SD
Fall River Hospital-Cah
10 miles, SW
Regional Health Custer Hospital
24 miles, NW
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Llp
39 miles, N
Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
39 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Buffalo Gap, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
40 miles, N
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
126 miles, NW
Casper-Natrona County International Airport
164 miles, W