Buffalo Prairie, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,279 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$164,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$562 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$768 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rock Island County
4
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rock Island County
5
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 23
Feb 2 7 27
Mar 3 3 39
Apr 3 1 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 8 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Schools

Rockridge Jr High School
5 miles, E 1.4 star
Rockridge High School
5 miles, E 3.7 star
Andalusia Elem School
10 miles, E 1.9 star

Colleges

Augustana College
19 miles, E 3.2 star
Palmer College of Chiropractic
19 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Genesis Medical Center, Aledo
10 miles, S 4.1 star
Trinity Muscatine
12 miles, NW 4.1 star
Trinity-Rock Island
17 miles, E 3.2 star
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport
21 miles, E 3.2 star

Airports

Quad City International Airport
19 miles, E 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
58 miles, NW 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
74 miles, NE 1 star