Buffalo, IL
Living in Buffalo
Bikeability4
Walkability16
Commute60
Public Transit5
Affordability92
Public Safety64
Airports18
Hospitals47
Colleges51
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Schools5
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Residents
420Population+55 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated
57%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate44%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$208 (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector63%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office32%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle2%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$90kMedian Home Value+$5.6k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$480Median Monthly Rent+$232 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached53%
Mobile home24%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Utility gas80%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buffalo
United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74
Property Crime in Buffalo
United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding45
Tornado33
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buffalo, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buffalo, IL
Montessori Children's House
11 miles, W
St Aloysius Elementary School
12 miles, W
St Patrick Catholic School
13 miles, W
The Hope School Learning Center
13 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Buffalo, IL
St John's College-Department of Nursing
13 miles, W
University of Illinois at Springfield
14 miles, SW
Lincoln Christian University
21 miles, N
Lincoln College
21 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buffalo, IL
St Johns Hospital
13 miles, W
Memorial Medical Center
13 miles, W
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
15 miles, SW
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Buffalo, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
14 miles, W
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
58 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
61 miles, E