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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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