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Buffalo’s story
Buffalo in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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A town of 164.
Population
164
residents
Household income
$91K
median
Median age
39.4
years
Small town
164 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Red Iron LakeEdenKosciuskoDry Wood LakeBuffalo
Buffalo’s report card
Now in Buffalo
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
H 68° · L 55°
Local news
All →- Harding vs Newell - Boys Middle School Football 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 17
- 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.
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Buffalo has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–22°
Spring31–51°
Summer57–77°
Fall35–54°
Oct 9
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.0°
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 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
3 better16 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Buffalo | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71.5% | 65.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.7% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 6.8% |
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System
11.8 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 →
More about Buffalo
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