Buffalo, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,516 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$272,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$925 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Johnson County
2
Wyoming
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

Johnson County
2
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 22
Feb 0 5 25
Mar 1 7 35
Apr 1 4 44
May 2 1 53
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 1 0 71
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 1 58
Oct 1 3 46
Nov 0 5 32
Dec 0 8 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 22, WY State House District 40, WY
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Schools

Clear Creek Middle School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Cloud Peak Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Chief Dull Knife College
89 miles, NE • 1 star
Little Big Horn College
95 miles, N • 1 star
Northwest College
105 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sheridan Memorial Hospital
35 miles, N • 4.1 star
Campbell County Health
59 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Washakie Medical Center
65 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Gillette-Campbell County Airport
58 miles, E • 1 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
115 miles, NW • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
135 miles, N • 1.4 star
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