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Buffalo, MO


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Buffalo, Missouri

Buffalo, Missouri, in Dallas county, is 31 miles N of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 129 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,781.

The People and Families of Buffalo

In Buffalo, about 47% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Buffalo live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Buffalo. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buffalo had a median family income of $26,179.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Buffalo ($750). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Buffalo Housing

About 52% of housing units in Buffalo are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Buffalo, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Buffalo. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Buffalo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Buffalo Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Buffalo, MO

Comparing Buffalo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens98
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime22
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