Buffalo

Community Events

Buffalo and Kaycee have the feel of small towns, while at the same time offering dynamic community life. In addition to a wide range of recreational activities in all seasons for all ages, Buffalo's annual events calendar is punctuated with festivities. The community hosts the Lighted Christmas Parade and Chili Feed to kick of the holidays, a Halloween party for families in the downtown square, and Oktoberfest as fall begins.

In the spring and summer, Johnson county is home to rodeos, golf tournaments, and live music. The annual Big Horn Music Festival attracts bluegrass and folk music fans from all over the nation, with a full 3-day schedule of bands, workshops, food, prizes, and city-wide dance parties. 

Healthcare

Johnson County Health Care Center is a fully-staffed and operational hospital as well as having a large outpatient medical clinic serving the towns of Johnson County inside the town of Buffalo. The Center provides Cardiology, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Neurology, Urology, and Vascular care, with a large surgery suite and intensive care unit. The Family Medical Center is open six days a week, with 7 family doctors, an oncologist/hematologist, a general surgeon, and other specialists, in addition to 2 physician's assistants. The emergency room is a full service facility open 24 hours. There is an ambulance servicing Buffalo, Linch, and Kaycee.

The facility is dedicated not only to the urgent care and illness aspect of healthcare, but they also offer childbirth classes and extensive physical therapy programs for those both expecting or recovering. JCHC also has a 50-bed nursing home, the Amie Holt Care Center, as part of its complex.

Johnson County Healthcare Center
497 West Lott Street
Buffalo, WY 
(307) 684-5521
www.jchealthcare.com

Buffalo Churches and Places of Worship

  • St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
  • Union Congregational
  • Bighorn Baptist
  • Grace Mission Baptist
  • Seventh Day Adventist
  • New Life Assembly of God
  • Church of Christ
  • Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
  • St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran
  • Grace Fellowship
  • Calvary Chapel
  • Prince of Peace Lutheral
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness
  • First United Methodist
  • Wesleyan
  • St. Luke's Episcopal
  • New Beginnings Independent Baptist

Additional Buffalo Facilities

  • Banks • 4
  • Day Care Centers • 2
  • Pre-Schools • 2
  • Libraries • 1 (extension branch in Kaycee)
  • Fairgrounds • Johnson County Fairgrounds
  • Veterans Home • 1
  • Dentists • 3
  • Optometrist • 1
  • Chiropractors • 2
  • Massage Therapists • 6
  • Home Health Care •  2

Johnson County Schools

Wyoming invests heavily in its schools, and its investment is visible in Buffalo and Kaycee. With a general fund budget of approximately $19.4 million, Johnson County School District #1 serves approximately 1,260 students in the progression through 4 schools. Buffalo High School boasts a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1 and a rating of nine out of ten on greatschools.com. Parents and other community members support the schools through the active Buffalo Backers program. A state-of-the-art elementary school is under construction, and will be up and running for the 2013-2014 school year. Get more info about Johnson County Schools here.

School Contact Information      
School Telephone Grades ApproximateEnrollment
Learning Tree Pre-School (307) 684-7509 3-5 Years 102
Head Start (307) 684-2873 4-5 Years 19
Buffalo Children’s Center (307) 684-5802 0-5 Years 65
Big Horn Christian School (307) 684-9062 K-5 6
Meadowlark Elementary (307) 684-9518 K-3 324
Clear Creek Elementary (307) 684-0153 04/05/14 172
Clear Creek Middle School (307) 684-5594 06/08/14 252
Buffalo High School (307) 684-2269 09/12/14 373

 

Location and Climate

Location

In Northern Wyoming, among the Bighorn Mountains in the heart of Johnson County lies the towns of Buffalo and Kaycee. With close proximity to both Montana, Yellowstone Park, and the junction of I-25 and I-90, residents enjoy the convenience of small town western life as well as world-class outdoor beauty.

Nearby Cities: 

  • Story, WY: 21.3 mi
  • Sheridan, WY: 35.8 mi
  • Billings, MT: 160.7 mi
  • Kaycee, WY: 45.5 mi
  • Cheyenne, WY: 289 mi 
  • Billings, MT: 160.7 mi
  • Denver, CO: 390 mi

Climate

  • Elevation: 4,645
  • Average Temperature: January 36.0, July  85.0
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Precipitation:  Average 13.29'', Average snowfall - 33.3''
  • Sunshine Days: 252
  • Prevailing Winds: N/NW
  • Average Growing Days: 115

Recreation

Buffalo sits at the foot of the spectacular Big Horn Mountains, a recreational mecca in all seasons. An extensive network of trails and camp sites are available for hikers, mountain bikers, and campers, and sportsmen will find all varieties of fish and game.

In the winter, the Big Horns boast skiing, snowboarding, and some of the best snowmobiling in the nation. Find more information about the Big Horn lifestyle here.

Lake DeSmet, located just north of Buffalo, is popular for boating and water skiing. Featuring fully-equipped campsites, the lake offers trails for backpacking, day hikes, nature walks, and horseback riding.

In town, Washington Memorial Park offers the region's largest outdoor swimming pool in the region, including a kids' waterpark and full-time lifeguards. Tennis courts, picnic tables, and a creek contribute to the park's character.

The newly-opened sports complex is already becoming a state-wide destination for tournaments on its numerous soccer fields and baseball diamonds.

Buffalo offers many other family-friendly facilities that include a bowling alley, a miniature golf course, and an ice-skating rink. TheBuffalo Golf Club offers a well-groomed 18 holes.

The Johnson County YMCA is the largest per capita in the state, offering amenities usually found in much larger communities! Its programs include group exercise classes, sports leagues for youth and adults alike, swimming lessons, and regular races, ranging from 5Ks to ultra-marathons.

In addition to its small-town, neighborly feel, Johnson County offers active families and adults a wide range of opportunities, bringing together the best of both worlds!
 

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Buffalo3,9364,5694,4584,508

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4317243278
5-9268280291
10-14253271289
15-19279217255
20-24197226192
25-29272226233
30-34263257243
35-39244244255
40-44242242250
45-49306228269
50-54353256226
55-59376290233
60-64321321266
65-69263347308
70-74198285316
75-79153237260
80-84132142190
85+133146154
18+3,5473,5263,486
Median Age444644

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Buffalo2023
Total4,458.00
White Alone91.23
Black Alone0.43
American Indian Alone1.12
Asian Alone0.31
Pacific Islander Alone0.09
Some Other Race1.32
Two or More Races5.50
Hispanic Origin4.78
Diversity Index24.00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Buffalo2023 - 2028
Population0.22%
Households0.56%
Families0.44%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households1,7122,0792,0492,107
Housing Units1,8462,2852,3202,379
Owner Occupied Units1,3491,417
Renter Occupied Units700690
Vacant Units271272

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Buffalo20232028
Median Home Value$265,996$279,363
Average Home Value$301,279$324,171
<$50,0007773
$50,000 - $99,9993131
$100,000 - $149,9995856
$150,000 - $199,999150142
$200,000 - $249,999283282
$250,000 - $299,999236212
$300,000 - $399,999350404
$400,000 - $499,9995871
$500,000 - $749,9995371
$1,000,000 +1823

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later168
2000-2009360
1990-1999263
1980-1989375
1970-1979244
1960-196988
1950-1959171
1940-1949319
1939 or Before338

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Buffalo20232028
Median Household$50,646$55,736
Average Household$79,969$92,107
Per Capita$36,810$43,104

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Buffalo2023
<$15,000483
$15,000 - $24,999143
$25,000 - $34,999180
$35,000 - $49,999206
$50,000 - $74,999330
$75,000 - $99,999138
$100,000 - $149,999276
$150,000 - $199,999174
$200,000+119

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+1,986
In-County Residents1,777
Out-of-County Residents192
Drive Alone1,470
Carpooled170
Public Transport13
Work at Home239
Less than 5 minutes206
5-9 minutes667
10-14 minutes359
15-19 minutes208
20-24 minutes7
25-29 minutes0
30-34 minutes104
35-39 minutes53
40-44 minutes30
45-59 minutes29
60-89 minutes70
90+ minutes15
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees3,067
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt2
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction80
Manufacturing47
Wholesale Trade22
  
Retail Trade253
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers16
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip32
Food & Beverage Stores124
Health/Pers Care Stores13
Gasoline Stations0
Clothing/Accessory Store15
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music40
General Merchandise Str11
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse27
Information123
  
Finance & Insurance155
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn108
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv20
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other27
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing78
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv340
Legal Services29
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises68
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt33
Educational Services345
HealthCare/Social Assist613
Arts/Entertainment/Rec52
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs326
Accommodation110
Food Srv/Drinking Places216
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin117
Auto Repair/Maintenance27
Public Administration Emp345

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Buffalo2023
Some High School142
Graduated High School554
Associates Degree183
Bachelor's Degree864
Graduate Degree432

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses419
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus18
Manufacturing Bus4
Wholesale Trade Bus6
  
Retail Trade Bus41
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus4
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus1
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus5
Food & Beverage Stores Bus8
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus2
Gasoline Stations Bus0
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus4
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus13
General Merchandise Str Bus4
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus6
Information Bus17
  
Finance & Insurance Bus24
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus10
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus6
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus8
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus19
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus42
Legal Services Bus8
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus5
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus13
Educational Services Bus15
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus37
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus8
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus34
Accommodation Bus15
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus19
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus42
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus7
Public Administration Bus42

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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