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Buffalo, MO
City in Dallas County, Missouri.
Population
3,417
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,138
ZIP codes
0
Buffalo and its ZIP codes
Buffalo at a glance
- Buffalo is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 189th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $39,896, 44% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,800 (38% below Missouri) and median rent is $627 a month.
Local data for Buffalo, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buffalo, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,896
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$141,800
Median rent
$627/mo
Homeownership
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (292), German Americans (180), Puerto Ricans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Buffalo.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,783
2,849 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,136
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $6,965 per person
How people get to work
Buffalo, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.3%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buffalo, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
589
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buffalo, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Buffalo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LouisburgVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
| HalfwayVillage | 8.1 mi | 2 |
| UrbanaCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Bennett SpringsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| Pleasant HopeCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| ConwayCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| BolivarCity | 18 mi | 8.2 |
| PhillipsburgVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Fair GroveCity | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| PrestonVillage | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| MorrisvilleTown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| Macks CreekCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| NianguaCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| MarshfieldCity | 23 mi | 5.5 |
| HermitageCity | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| LebanonCity | 24 mi | 14.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buffalo, MO in?
- Buffalo is in Dallas County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Buffalo, MO?
- About 3,417 people live in Buffalo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buffalo?
- Nearby places include Louisburg (7.9 mi), Halfway (8.1 mi), Urbana (14 mi), Bennett Springs (14 mi), Pleasant Hope (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023