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Population
3,550
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,199 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$141,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$627/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$39,896
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Buffalo

Located in southwest Missouri about forty minutes north of Springfield, Buffalo serves as the welcoming county seat of Dallas County. Home to around 3,300 residents, this quiet Ozarks community offers a relaxed, small-town pace centered around its historic courthouse square. Daily essentials, friendly local schools, and neighborhood diners are all close at hand, while outdoor enthusiasts love the quick drive to Bennett Spring State Park and the Niangua River. It is a peaceful, scenic spot that gives you classic country charm without putting you too far from city conveniences.

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Low Rent PricesA96.8ratingBright SkiesA95.6ratingPublic-School Academic GrowthA94.6rating

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