Buffalo Gap 50 Poor
Buffalo Gap Livability #335 ranked city in South Dakota#25,460 ranked city in the USARanks better than 13% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Buffalo Gap

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Crime

    This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

  • Housing

    With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.

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      Buffalo Gap transportation information

      Statistic Buffalo Gap South Dakota National
      Average one way commute28min17min26min
      Workers who drive to work71.4%79.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool12.2%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home16.3%5.5%4.6%
      Source: The Buffalo Gap, SD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).