Checked
Buffalo Gap, SD
Town in Custer County, South Dakota.
Population
131
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
429
ZIP codes
0
Buffalo Gap and its ZIP codes
Buffalo Gap at a glance
- Buffalo Gap is about 36 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Custer County. PPP loans are for Buffalo Gap.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,345
2,690 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$117M
FY 2026, $14,123 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Buffalo Gap, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,618
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
44
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 11°F
18.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buffalo Gap, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Buffalo Gap
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OralCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Maverick JunctionCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Hot SpringsCity | 9.2 mi | 4.3 |
| AngosturaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| SmithwickCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| FairburnTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| PringleTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| OelrichsTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| CusterCity | 24 mi | 2.6 |
| HermosaTown | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| KeystoneTown | 28 mi | 3 |
| DudleyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| EdgemontCity | 29 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buffalo Gap, SD in?
- Buffalo Gap is in Custer County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Buffalo Gap, SD?
- About 131 people live in Buffalo Gap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buffalo Gap?
- Nearby places include Oral (6.6 mi), Maverick Junction (6.9 mi), Hot Springs (9.2 mi), Angostura (13 mi), Smithwick (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023