Buffalo, MO
Living in Buffalo
Bikeability6
Walkability1
Commute45
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety57
Airports22
Hospitals44
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3kPopulation-131 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American5%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate47%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$23kMedian Household Income-$495 (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+22% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K57%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K4%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K1%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector59%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office15%
Service36%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$449Median Monthly Rent+$92 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K9%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas9%
Utility gas12%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buffalo
United States45
Missouri53
Springfield Metro Area66
Dallas County22
Property Crime in Buffalo
United States48
Missouri54
Springfield Metro Area83
Dallas County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding64
Tornado21
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buffalo, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buffalo, MO
Meadowlark Hill
14 miles, NE
Polk County Christian School
19 miles, W
Sunny Slope
21 miles, NW
Show-Me Christian Youth Home
30 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Buffalo, MO
Southwest Baptist University
17 miles, W
Baptist Bible College
30 miles, S
Evangel University
31 miles, S
Cox College
31 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buffalo, MO
Citizens Memorial Hospital
18 miles, W
Mercy Hospital Lebanon
25 miles, E
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield
29 miles, S
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
32 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Buffalo, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
32 miles, SW
Joplin Regional Airport
84 miles, SW
Columbia Regional Airport
94 miles, NE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
116 miles, SW