Buffalo Center, IA (zip code 50424) is a small city located in Winnebago County, Iowa. It has a population of 804 people according to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The city is ranked highly for its BestPlaces & Amenities, Safety & Crime, Health & Environment and Education & Employment opportunities by BestPlaces.net which collects data from various sources like the U.S. Census Bureau and FBI crime reports to give accurate rankings to cities on a national level. Buffalo Center ranks nearly perfectly in regards to BestPlaces & Amenities with a score of 99 out of 100 with an overall rating of A+. The categories within this ranking include climate, housing affordability, cost of living, job market, family-friendly environment and amenities such as schools, restaurants and parks in the area. Buffalo Center also has great ratings for Safety & Crime with an overall score of 91 out of 100 and an A+ rating. This ranking includes crime rate per capita which is very low in Buffalo Center due to its small population size and low unemployment rate as well as an adequate police presence in the area. Finally, Buffalo Center is rated extremely well for Health & Environment with an overall score of 97 out of 100 and an A+ rating due to excellent air quality index scores and access to medical care in the area along with plentiful outdoor recreation options that make it a great place to live for those looking for natural or outdoor activities like hiking or camping nearby.
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