Buffalo County, NE
Living in Buffalo County
Bikeability31
Walkability36
Commute97
Public Transit15
Affordability70
Public Safety78
Airports2
Hospitals64
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
49kPopulation+3.8k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$631Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buffalo County
United States45
Nebraska33
Property Crime in Buffalo County
United States48
Nebraska45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 2 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado25
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buffalo County, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buffalo County, NE
Faith Christian School of Kearney
9 miles, S
Catholic High School of Kearney
10 miles, S
Zion Lutheran School
11 miles, S
New Hope Christian School
26 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Buffalo County, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
11 miles, S
Hastings College
41 miles, SE
York College
78 miles, E
Concordia University-Nebraska
104 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buffalo County, NE
Chi Health Good Samaritan
10 miles, S
Kearney Regional Medical Center
11 miles, S
Kearney County Health Services Hospital
26 miles, S
Phelps Memorial Health Center
32 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Buffalo County, NE
Kearney Regional Airport
10 miles, S
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
41 miles, E
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
86 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
121 miles, E