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Buffalo, SD

Buffalo, SD.

Population: 518 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$204,867
1-year appreciation
+11.1%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$204,867
House Price Index
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
16.2 in
Annual snowfall
55.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Camp Crook Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Median annual property tax
$1,929
Households with broadband internet
80.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
320
Average weekly wage
$905
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Agriculture, Mining

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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