Buffalo Lake, MN
Living in Buffalo Lake
Bikeability27
Walkability67
Commute73
Public Transit28
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports50
Hospitals89
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
621Population-177 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American4%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate38%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$1.1k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office15%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked7%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value+$8.4k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$469Median Monthly Rent-$6 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buffalo Lake
United States45
Minnesota28
Renville County14
Property Crime in Buffalo Lake
United States48
Minnesota45
Renville County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo Lake
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding32
Tornado26
Blizzard12
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buffalo Lake, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buffalo Lake, MN
St Mary's School
14 miles, W
Prairie Lutheran Elementary School
15 miles, S
Immanuel Lutheran School
15 miles, NE
Prairie Lutheran Schools
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Buffalo Lake, MN
Martin Luther College
31 miles, S
Gustavus Adolphus College
43 miles, SE
Crown College
44 miles, E
Bethany Lutheran College
50 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buffalo Lake, MN
Hutchinson Health
15 miles, NE
Renville County Hospital and Clinics
18 miles, W
Glencoe Regional Health Services
23 miles, E
Meeker Memorial Hospital
27 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Buffalo Lake, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
62 miles, NE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
118 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
119 miles, SE