Buffalo County, WI
Living in Buffalo County
Bikeability23
Walkability43
Commute54
Public Transit17
Affordability72
Public Safety93
Airports24
Hospitals99
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-618 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$160kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$549Median Monthly Rent+$71 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas47%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas19%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buffalo County
United States45
Wisconsin35
Property Crime in Buffalo County
United States48
Wisconsin37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado17
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buffalo County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buffalo County, WI
St Boniface School
6 miles, SE
St Felix School
13 miles, W
Holy Family Catholic School
16 miles, SE
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
17 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Buffalo County, WI
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
24 miles, S
Winona State University
24 miles, S
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
31 miles, NE
University of Wisconsin-Stout
35 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buffalo County, WI
St Elizabeth Medical Center
14 miles, W
Chippewa Valley Hospital
19 miles, NW
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics
22 miles, E
Winona Health Services
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Buffalo County, WI
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
36 miles, N
La Crosse Regional Airport
43 miles, SE
Rochester International Airport
49 miles, SW