Buffalo, SD

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Population
358
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,876 ft
Median Home Value
$114,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$725/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$85,104
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Tucked into the rugged open prairie of northwestern South Dakota, Buffalo serves as the central hub for vast Harding County. Located near the Montana border, this quiet ranching town is where locals from miles around come together for essential errands, county services, and everyday supplies. It is a remote, peaceful community surrounded by rolling grasslands and big western skies.

Daily life here is anchored by a close-knit spirit and deep agricultural roots. Families rely on the local Harding County school, while nearby buttes and grasslands give outdoor lovers plenty of room to explore. For anyone looking for wide-open spaces, a quiet pace, and neighbors who genuinely look out for one another, Buffalo offers a classic small-town Western lifestyle.

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