Buffalo County , Nebraska
Population: 50,323 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $74,570 Home $236,800 Rent $911/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 50,323 residents, Buffalo County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Nebraska and neighboring counties alike.
$74,570
Median Income
household
$236,800
Home Value
median
$911/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $74,570 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,873 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| Median Home Value | $236,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $911/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 50,323 |
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 34.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.9%
Obesity
9.6%
Diabetes
13.3%
Smoking
31.1%
High Blood Pressure
23.7%
No Physical Activity
18.3%
Depression
32.6%
Insufficient Sleep
74.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 66.0 · 66th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
71.98
🔥 Wildfire
74.33
❄️ Winter Storm
69.99
🌍 Earthquake
24.81
☀️ Drought
87.15
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