Buffalo County, SD
Living in Buffalo County
Bikeability33
Walkability77
Commute100
Public Transit34
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports6
Hospitals95
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+94 (2010–19)
26 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian14%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American81%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate40%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
61%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government31%
Private sector39%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office21%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$49kMedian Home Value-$18k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$197Median Monthly Rent+$4 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied+16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K51%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas62%
Utility gas2%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buffalo County
United States45
South Dakota31
Property Crime in Buffalo County
United States48
South Dakota34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 2 | 5 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 21 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado29
Blizzard16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buffalo County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buffalo County, SD
St Joseph Indian School
16 miles, S
Sunshine Bible Academy
22 miles, NE
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
53 miles, NE
St Joseph Elementary School
61 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Buffalo County, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
63 miles, E
Northern State University
103 miles, N
Dakota State University
104 miles, E
Presentation College
105 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buffalo County, SD
Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center
19 miles, S
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center-Cah
32 miles, E
Platte Health Center-Cah
49 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Buffalo County, SD
Aberdeen Regional Airport
104 miles, N
Joe Foss Field
127 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
182 miles, SE
Rapid City Regional Airport
191 miles, W