Buffalo Center, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
1,000 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,474 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$93,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$531 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Winnebago County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Winnebago County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 15
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 5, IA State House District 9, IA
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Schools

North Iowa High School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
North Iowa Middle School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Forest City Elementary School
17 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Waldorf University
18 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
39 miles, SE • 1.4 star
North Iowa Area Community College
44 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Hancock County Health System
21 miles, S • 4.1 star
Kossuth Regional Health Center
27 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
31 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
80 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
97 miles, SE • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
129 miles, S • 2.3 star
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