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Buffalo’s story
Buffalo in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
Explore the history →BuffaloSD
A town of 39. Nearly 25.2% of it is conserved land.
Population
39
residents
Median home value
$258K
Census ACS
Household income
$36K
median
Median age
53.1
years
What makes Buffalo stand out
The thing Buffalo does most differently from other towns.
Small town
39 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
Now in Buffalo
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Weather
Forecast →68°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
H 0° · L 58°
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.
Outdoors
Nearly a quarter of Buffalo is conserved land
17 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
25.2%conserved
25.2%
conserved · 5,727 of 22,753 acres
17 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Buffalo has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–28°
Spring33–56°
Summer58–83°
Fall35–59°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+0.8°
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 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better21 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Buffalo | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.6% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.6% | 84.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 9.2% |
Community Memorial Hospital
14.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
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