Buffalo
Town in Harding County, South Dakota

Buffalo is a town in Harding County, South Dakota, with 346 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,881 ft (878 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Camp Crook, 21.0 miles W.
- 346residents (2020 Census)
- 2,881 ftelevation · 878 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 625 / sq mipopulation density
- 57720ZIP code
About Buffalo
Buffalo is a town in, and the county seat of, Harding County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 346 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Buffalo
- Median household income
- $85,104
- Median home value
- $114,100
- Median rent
- $725/mo
- Median age
- 57.2
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Buffalo had 346 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 346 |
|---|---|
| Density | 625 per sq mi (241 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buffalo at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Harding County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 346 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,881 ft (878 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5864° N, 103.5435° W |
| ZIP code | 57720 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4608140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buffalo
- Camp Crook21.0 mi W
- Prairie City35.3 mi E
- Bowman, ND41.9 mi N
- Gascoyne, ND43.1 mi NE
- Scranton, ND43.4 mi NE
- Rhame, ND45.1 mi N
- Reeder, ND46.1 mi NE
- Bucyrus, ND49.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Buffalo
What county is Buffalo in?
Buffalo is in Harding County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Buffalo, SD?
346 people lived in Buffalo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buffalo, SD?
The ZIP code of Buffalo is 57720.
What is the elevation of Buffalo?
2,881 feet (878 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buffalo?
Camp Crook (21.0 mi), Prairie City (35.3 mi), Bowman (41.9 mi), Gascoyne (43.1 mi), Scranton (43.4 mi).
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