Buffalo township, Kansas
Buffalo township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Buffalo township is a geographic entity located in Jewell County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 428. The land area covers 40.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 428 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ±7.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 243 | ±54 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 287 | ±57 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 243 | ±54 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 44 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | $55,800 | ±$29,685 |
| Median Gross Rent | $557 | ±$65 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,729 | ±$9,293 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,546 | ±$5,735 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | ±9.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 76 | ±50 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 265 | ±73 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.5% | ±10.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BUFFALO
GUS Population: 436 (2024)
ID: 127074
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
2071 HIGHWAY 28, JEWELL KS 66949-1825
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COUNTY OF JEWELL
GUS Population: 2,899 (2024)
ID: 204510
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
307 N COMMERCIAL ST, MANKATO KS 66956-2097
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Education
Listing 5 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Buffalo | 06-12 | Buffalo, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Beloit, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Courtland, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mankato, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Mankato, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fort Hays Tech North Central
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College | 14.3 mi away | 3033 US Highway 24, Beloit, KS, 67420 |
7857382276
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JEWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 216 DELAWARE STREET, JEWELL, KS, 66949 |
(785) 428-3630
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RANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 107 MAIN ST., RANDALL, KS, 66963 |
(785) 739-2331
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MANKATO CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 214 N HIGH STE 1, MANKATO, KS, 66956 |
(785) 378-3885
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FORMOSO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 108 MAIN, FORMOSO, KS, 66942 |
(785) 794-2424
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COURTLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 403 MAIN ST., COURTLAND, KS, 66939 |
(785) 374-4260
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JAMESTOWN CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 311 D WALNUT, JAMESTOWN, KS, 66948 |
(785) 439-6258
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PORT LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 1718 N. HERSEY, BELOIT, KS, 67420 |
(785) 738-3936
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BURR OAK COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 231 S PENNSYLVANIA, BURR OAK, KS, 66936 |
(785) 647-5597
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GLEN ELDER LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 120 S MARKET ST, GLEN ELDER, KS, 67446 |
(785) 545-3632
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MANKATO, KS US, located 8.5 miles from Buffalo township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.1° | 14.2° | 25.7° | 0.78" | 5.0" |
| February | 41.8° | 17.5° | 29.6° | 0.91" | 7.7" |
| March | 53.0° | 26.7° | 39.8° | 1.63" | 3.5" |
| April | 63.3° | 36.7° | 50.0° | 2.60" | 1.0" |
| May | 73.4° | 48.0° | 60.7° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.7° | 60.0° | 72.4° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.5° | 65.9° | 78.2° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.8° | 62.7° | 75.3° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.3° | 52.7° | 66.0° | 2.38" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.2° | 40.5° | 53.8° | 1.98" | 0.4" |
| November | 52.7° | 27.0° | 39.9° | 1.30" | 2.0" |
| December | 39.9° | 18.3° | 29.1° | 0.96" | 5.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewell city | City | 2.6 mi | — |
| Randall city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Mankato city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Formoso city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Ionia CDP | CDP | 12.6 mi | — |
| Courtland city | City | 13.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2008909125. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.