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Buffalo, SD
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Population: 318
Home Price: $85,000
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Overview
Buffalo is a village in the state of South Dakota with a population of 318. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Buffalo has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
11.5 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Buffalo, SD
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Buffalo
South Dakota
United States
Per Capita Income
$33,426
$28,392
$32,693
Median Household Income
$63,750
$56,701
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
12.8%
10.5%
Age
Buffalo
South Dakota
United States
Median Age
51.3
42.1
42.3
Gender
Buffalo
South Dakota
United States
Male
57.9%
50.5%
49.8%
Female
42.1%
49.5%
50.2%
Race
Buffalo
South Dakota
United States
White
95.3%
81.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
0.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
13.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.5%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.9%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.8%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Buffalo
South Dakota
United States
Median Home Price
$85,000
$111,657
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$321
$475
$801
Family Households
41.7%
41.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
21.8%
21.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
73.7%
74.3%
72.9%
Renters
26.3%
25.7%
27.1%
Education
Buffalo
South Dakota
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.6%
7.1%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
39.3%
39.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.3%
19.9%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.6%
10.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.0%
13.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Buffalo
South Dakota
United States
Mathematics
46.3%
44.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
66.2%
53.2%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Buffalo
South Dakota
United States
Murder
NA
0.6
3.0
Rape
NA
49.0
38.0
Robbery
NA
8.9
40.7
Assault
NA
199.8
188.5
Property Crime
Buffalo
South Dakota
United States
Burglary
NA
236.7
336.1
Theft
NA
952.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
107.0
167.1
Arson
NA
4.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Buffalo, SD
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
tacos
hot sauce
avocado
potato chips
italian
mexican
drinks
bread
nfl
coaching
coaches
baseball
football
nba
golf
poster
miami dolphins
tv shows
books
tv
tv shows
sports
summer
sports
walgreens
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