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Buffalo, ND
City in Cass County, North Dakota.
Population
180
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
374
ZIP codes
0
Buffalo and its ZIP codes
Buffalo at a glance
- Buffalo is about 33 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Buffalo, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Buffalo.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,760
128,690 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,118
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.2B
FY 2026, $472,687 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Buffalo, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,256
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2,113
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / -1°F
24.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buffalo, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Buffalo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tower CityCity | 5.9 mi | 2 |
| AyrCity | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| EmbdenCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| WheatlandCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4 |
| AliceCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| OriskaCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ErieCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| FingalCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| CasseltonCity | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| AmeniaCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| PageCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| ArthurCity | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| EnderlinCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| NomeCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Valley CityCity | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| PillsburyCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buffalo, ND in?
- Buffalo is in Cass County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Buffalo, ND?
- About 180 people live in Buffalo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buffalo?
- Nearby places include Tower City (5.9 mi), Ayr (8.8 mi), Embden (9.6 mi), Wheatland (9.8 mi), Alice (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023