The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Buffalo county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 15.7℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 3.54%. The overall influence score for Buffalo is 6.
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Buffalo County is located in the west-central part of Wisconsin and covers an area of 576 square miles. According to the 2020 census, the county has a population of 14,117 people. The population is overwhelmingly white (94%) with a small Hispanic/Latino population (3.1%). The median household income is $51,982 and the poverty rate is 11.6%.
The majority of residents in Buffalo County live in single-family homes or mobile homes, with a smaller number living in multi-family dwellings. The median value of homes in the county is $129,500. Many of these homes are older structures and some are in need of repairs or upgrades.
The unemployment rate in Buffalo County is higher than the national average at 4.9%, and the county's labor force participation rate is 57.7%. Education levels in the county are below average; only 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 32% nationally.
In terms of health and wellness, Buffalo County has a high rate of obesity (36%), as well as high rates of smoking (23%) and alcohol use (19%). The infant mortality rate is slightly higher than the state average, as is the prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Wisconsin
5417 Clem's Way
Stevens Point, WI 54482
Phone: 715-345-7600