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Population
209
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
935 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$36,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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With just over 200 residents, Buffalo is a quiet, tight-knit rural community settled in Wilson County along US 75. Life here moves at a peaceful country pace, while the highway provides a straight shot to neighboring towns for work and everyday shopping. Families share a school district with nearby Altoona, with the local middle and high school campus located right in town along the main road. For anyone looking for wide-open spaces, a low-key lifestyle, and classic small-town Kansas charm, Buffalo offers a simple and welcoming place to put down roots.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingRural FitA+98.4ratingRegional Agriculture, Forestry & Food Production HubA94.9rating

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