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Buffalo’s story
Buffalo in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
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A town of 20.
Population
20
residents
Small town
20 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Buffalo’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Clear and Windy
H 72° · L 53°
Local news
All →- Harding vs Newell - Boys Middle School Football 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 24
- Harding vs Scranton - Boys Middle School Football 09/08/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 8
- Harding vs Edgemont - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Aug 3
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Buffalo. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Snowy winters, hot summers
Buffalo has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–35°
Spring34–58°
Summer59–85°
Fall37–62°
Oct 9
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Buffalo is
Buffalo beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
1 better18 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Buffalo | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.2% | 75.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.7% |
Avera St. Mary's Hospital
37.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0% of Buffalo is conserved land
30 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 22,739 acres
30 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
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