The Town FilesBuffalo County, Wisconsin
13,393 people. The median home is worth $213,300 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $70,479.
Towns in Buffalo County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondovi | 2,845 | $174,500 | $54,355 | 39.6 |
| Buffalo City | 1,007 | $182,100 | $60,865 | 57.5 |
| Fountain City | 806 | $169,000 | $51,750 | 47.4 |
| Buffalo | 746 | $193,900 | $83,500 | 52.7 |
| Alma | 716 | $177,900 | $58,368 | 55.9 |
| Naples | 697 | $324,000 | $97,000 | 43.0 |
| Nelson | 574 | $301,900 | $78,125 | 59.2 |
| Milton | 541 | $256,400 | $82,813 | 53.5 |
| Dover | 515 | $238,200 | $60,000 | 46.4 |
| Waumandee | 508 | $231,500 | $76,250 | 40.7 |
People and housing
| Buffalo County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,300 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $876 | $951 |
| Median household income | $70,479 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 46.5 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
3,616 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,517 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 465 storm events in Buffalo County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Buffalo County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).