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Buffalo, OK
Town in Harper County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,092
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
981
ZIP codes
0
Buffalo and its ZIP codes
Buffalo at a glance
- Buffalo is about 17 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,065, 11% above the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,300 (56% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $696 a month.
Local data for Buffalo, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buffalo, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,065
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$88,300
Median rent
$696/mo
Homeownership
86.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (260), German Americans (153), Irish Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harper County. PPP loans are for Buffalo.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,377
1,094 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,644
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.4M
FY 2026, $13,251 per person
How people get to work
Buffalo, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.8%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buffalo, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
702
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 22°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buffalo, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Buffalo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SelmanCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MayTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| RosstonTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| LaverneTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Fort SupplyTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| GateTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Englewood, KSCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| Ashland, KSCity | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| Protection, KSCity | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| FreedomTown | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buffalo, OK in?
- Buffalo is in Harper County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Buffalo, OK?
- About 1,092 people live in Buffalo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buffalo?
- Nearby places include Selman (8.2 mi), May (17 mi), Rosston (17 mi), Laverne (17 mi), Fort Supply (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023