Buffalo, Missouri
Buffalo is a city of 3,417 people in Dallas County, Missouri, founded in 1841.
Why visit Buffalo
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Buffalo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Buffalo
Buffalo is a city in and the county seat of Dallas County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,290 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Buffalo, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes12
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
805 South Ash Street, Buffalo
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
History
Buffalo was platted in 1841, and named after a Buffalo Skull marker that was erected at the (now) 65 and 32 highway intersection, the native home of a first settler. A post office called Buffalo has been in operation since 1846.
From the History section of Buffalo, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Buffalo
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 20°F | 2.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 24°F | 2.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 33°F | 3.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 42°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 43°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 33°F | 3.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Buffalo 2N (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dallas County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Camdenton Memorial Airport (OZS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Bolivar 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Fair Grove 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Lebanon 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Strafford 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Humansville 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Springfield 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Ash Grove 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Republic 37 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Battlefield 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Nixa 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dallas County MO Courthouse 20151023-210, Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0
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