Buffalo Gap, TX
Living in Buffalo Gap
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute79
Public Transit4
Affordability67
Public Safety80
Airports3
Hospitals57
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
731Population+321 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate55%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$3.2k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+13% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K13%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector64%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office14%
Service39%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$94k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$517Median Monthly Rent+$52 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-21% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later13%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
LP gas2%
Utility gas31%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buffalo Gap
United States45
Texas51
Abilene Metro Area34
Taylor County34
Property Crime in Buffalo Gap
United States48
Texas58
Abilene Metro Area39
Taylor County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (14%)(83%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buffalo Gap
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding51
Tornado29
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buffalo Gap, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buffalo Gap, TX
A Habitat for Learning
6 miles, NE
St Johns Episcopal School
10 miles, N
The Kenley School
11 miles, NE
Cornerstone Christian School
12 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Buffalo Gap, TX
McMurry University
11 miles, NE
Hardin-Simmons University
15 miles, NE
Abilene Christian University
15 miles, NE
Howard Payne University
63 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buffalo Gap, TX
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Abilene
8 miles, NE
Abilene Regional Medical Center
8 miles, NE
Hendrick Medical Center
14 miles, NE
North Runnels Hospital
24 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Buffalo Gap, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
13 miles, NE
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
75 miles, SW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
141 miles, W