Buffalo City, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
916 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$165,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$592 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Buffalo County
1
Wisconsin
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

Buffalo County
1
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 15
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 2 7 32
Apr 3 1 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 3 34
Dec 1 11 20

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 31, WI Assembly District 92, WI
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Schools

Cochrane-Fountain City High
5 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary
5 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Rollingstone Community Elementary
9 miles, S • 4.6 star
River Valley Academy Alc
9 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Winona State University
16 miles, S • 2.8 star
Minnesota State College Southeast
18 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Winona Health Services
18 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
38 miles, W • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
38 miles, SE • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
48 miles, NE • 1 star
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