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Buffalo County
  • County in South Dakota
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Buffalo County

    Report Card

    grade C
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade B
    3. Nightlife
      grade D+
    4. Good for Families
      grade C+
    5. Diversity
      grade B
    6. Jobs
      grade B
    7. Weather
      grade C
    8. Cost of Living
      grade A
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade D minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade D+
    11. Commute
      grade A

    Buffalo County is located in South Dakota with a population of 1,974. In Buffalo County, most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Buffalo County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Buffalo County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $88,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $560
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      No data available  
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      No data available  
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      No data available  
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      No data available  
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      No data available  
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      No data available  
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      No data available  
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      22%
    • 10-17 years
      17%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      7%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      1%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      6%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      19%
      national  11%

    Working in Buffalo County

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $38,523
    National
    $69,021

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