Neighborhood report

Buffalo, WY

Johnson CountyElev. 1,416 m

Population

4,516

Median home

$272,300

Disaster risk

Very Low

Public schools

Sex offenders

Overview

About Buffalo

Buffalo is a city in Wyoming with about 4,516 residents. Buffalo sits in Johnson County. The median age is 49.4 and the median household income is $61,813. Homes carry a median value of $272,300, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.5%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population

4,516

Median age

49.4

Median household income

$61,813

Per-capita income

$36,761

Poverty rate

11.9%

High-school grad or higher

95.8%

Bachelor's degree or higher

30.9%

Unemployment

3.2%

Avg. commute

13.6 min

Work from home

17.2%

Residents by race & ethnicity

White91.5%

Hispanic or Latino3.5%

Asian1%

Workforce by occupation

Management, business, science & arts44.1%

Service20.1%

Sales & office17.9%

Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.5%

Production, transportation & material moving7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value

$272,300

Median gross rent

$1,066/mo

Owner-occupied

75.9%

Median year built

1973

Households

2,258

Avg. household size

1.94

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Buffalo has 5 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school

Reading62%

Math77%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Buffalo High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

New West High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Clear Creek Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Cloud Peak ElementaryElementaryGrades 3–5

Meadowlark ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime83% below national

Buffalo64

Wyoming204

United States386

↓ 63% lower than 2019

2019–2023

property crime60% below national

Buffalo789

Wyoming1,581

United States1,952

↓ 31% lower than 2019

2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Buffalo Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Buffalo.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low

Top hazards · Johnson County

Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

Cold waveRelatively Low

HailRelatively Low

LandslideRelatively Low

LightningRelatively Low

Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Buffalo is in Johnson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Buffalo sits in Johnson County. Elevation ~1,416 m.

Map of Buffalo

Buffalo, WY

Where Buffalo is

Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Union Congregational Church and Parsonage Carnegie Public Library Johnson County Courthouse Methodist Episcopal Church St. Luke's Episcopal Church US Post Office--Buffalo Main Holland House Blue Gables Motel

Notable people from Buffalo

Sherman Todd Chris Prosinski Mathew Pitsch Jamie Flitner Julie Jarvis Richard Tass

People searches in Buffalo

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Nearby cities

Sheridan (34 mi)Ranchester (45 mi)Gillette (60 mi)Worland (66 mi)Basin (66 mi)Greybull (67 mi)

Common questions

Buffalo — frequently asked

What is the population of Buffalo, Wyoming?

Buffalo has a population of about 4,516, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).

What is the average home value in Buffalo?

The median home value in Buffalo is $272,300, and the median gross rent is $1,066/month (U.S. Census ACS).

Is Buffalo safe? What is the crime rate?

Buffalo Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 64 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.

What natural-disaster risks does Buffalo face?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates Johnson County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, hail.

How many schools are in Buffalo?

Buffalo has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.

How many registered sex offenders are in Buffalo?

Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Buffalo. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.

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