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Buffalo

A township of 1,808 people in Wright County, Minnesota
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Conserved land3.5%618 of 17,621 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2342 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Buffalo

Township in Minnesota, United States
1,883Population
29.3 sq miArea
1,030 ftElevation

Buffalo Township is a township in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,883 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Buffalo

Housing in Buffalo

$379K▲ 1.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Buffalo home is worth about $379,000, up 1.6% in a year, 8% above the Minnesota typical home.

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Work & commute in Buffalo

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Most working residents leave Buffalo for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Buffalo (22%), Minneapolis (6%) and Plymouth (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Buffalo
22%
Minneapolis
6%
Plymouth
4%
Eden Prairie
3%
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Health in Buffalo

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

2better than MN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Centracare Health - MonticelloMonticello · 7.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 26.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 55313 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Buffalo →

Natural hazards in Buffalo

24
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Buffalo →

Climate in Buffalo

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Buffalo has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter
54° / 34°Spring
79° / 59°Summer
56° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: Buffalo Public LibraryBuffalo · 3.3 miles · 46 hrs a week
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