Buffalo, WV

Living in Buffalo

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 56
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 13
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Schools 36
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Residents

1.2k Population -98 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Caucasian99%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate57%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income -$67 (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military3%
Sales and office18%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked5%

Housing

$89k Median Home Value +$8.7k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$379 Median Monthly Rent +$4 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home38%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas20%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Buffalo

United States45
West Virginia21
Huntington Metro Area17
Putnam County38

Property Crime in Buffalo

United States48
West Virginia20
Huntington Metro Area21
Putnam County10

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 5
Feb 34 3 3
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 53 3 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 44 3 0
Dec 35 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Buffalo, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Buffalo, WV

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Colleges

Colleges near Buffalo, WV

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Marshall University
27 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Buffalo, WV

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Holzer Medical Center
21 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Buffalo, WV

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Yeager Airport
27 miles, SE
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