Buffalo Center, IA
Living in Buffalo Center
Bikeability38
Walkability84
Commute87
Public Transit38
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports41
Hospitals90
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
901Population-101 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
55%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate31%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office24%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked10%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$406Median Monthly Rent+$85 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached97%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas22%
Utility gas62%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buffalo Center
United States45
Iowa35
Winnebago County4
Property Crime in Buffalo Center
United States48
Iowa43
Winnebago County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo Center
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding26
Tornado17
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buffalo Center, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buffalo Center, IA
Bishop Garrigan High School
25 miles, SW
Seton Grade School
26 miles, SW
St Casimir's School
27 miles, NE
Genesis Classical Academy
29 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Buffalo Center, IA
Waldorf University
17 miles, SE
Purdue University Global-Mason City
39 miles, SE
Minnesota State University-Mankato
52 miles, N
Bethany Lutheran College
54 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buffalo Center, IA
United Hospital District
19 miles, NW
Hancock County Health System
21 miles, S
Kossuth Regional Health Center
27 miles, SW
Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
31 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Buffalo Center, IA
Rochester International Airport
81 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
97 miles, SE
Des Moines International Airport
129 miles, S