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Buford, OH
Census-designated place in Highland County, Ohio.
Population
455
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
307
ZIP codes
0
Buford and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Highland County. PPP loans are for Buford.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,657
10,748 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,977
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$252M
FY 2026, $5,822 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Buford, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
521
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buford, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Buford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SardiniaVillage | 5 mi | 1.8 |
| MowrystownVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Mount OrabVillage | 5.6 mi | 9.7 |
| FayettevilleVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake WaynokaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4.3 |
| St. MartinCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.9 |
| MarathonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake LoreleiCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| LynchburgVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WilliamsburgVillage | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| HamersvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WinchesterVillage | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| GeorgetownVillage | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| RussellvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| BethelVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| HillsboroCity | 15 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buford, OH in?
- Buford is in Highland County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Buford, OH?
- About 455 people live in Buford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buford?
- Nearby places include Sardinia (5 mi), Mowrystown (5.2 mi), Mount Orab (5.6 mi), Fayetteville (9.2 mi), Lake Waynoka (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023