Buffalo County GIS Maps
Buffalo County, Wisconsin, has 13,317 residents across 24,294 parcels and covers 675.8 square miles. The population declined 2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Buffalo County is 55011.
Mondovi is the county's largest population center. Buffalo County also includes 5 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 44 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Buffalo County Trends
- Population
- 13,317▾
- Median Home Value
- $197,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,620▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Buffalo County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Buffalo County Parcels
Buffalo County has 24,294 mapped parcels covering 442,641 acres. The median assessed value is $20,850. The median lot size is 10.76 acres. 12,467 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 7,399 distinct owner names. Owner names, mailing addresses and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Assessed values reach 84.7%. Browse the interactive Buffalo County Parcel viewer here.
Buffalo County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 24,294 | 100% |
| Owner name | 24,248 | 99.8% |
| Owner mailing address | 24,249 | 99.8% |
| Site address | 7,339 | 30.2% |
| Land use code | 20,574 | 84.7% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 20,574 | 84.7% |
| Land value | 20,574 | 84.7% |
| Improvement value | 8,996 | 37.0% |
| Acreage | 24,259 | 99.9% |
| Parcel boundary | 24,294 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Buffalo County parcel records.
Buffalo County Population
Buffalo County had 13,317 residents in 2020. That was 2% lower than in 2010. Buffalo County had 487 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 20 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Mondovi, Fountain City and Cochrane.
Population Trend in Buffalo County WI
Buffalo County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Buffalo County Zip Codes
Buffalo County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Mondovi (54755), Fountain City (54629) and Cochrane (54622). Mondovi is the largest zip by population, with about 7,342 residents or 55% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 90% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Buffalo County WI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54755 | Mondovi | 7,342 | ▾ -2.1% |
| 54629 | Fountain City | 2,574 | ▾ -0.1% |
| 54622 | Cochrane | 2,133 | ▴ 0.6% |
| 54610 | Alma | 1,521 | ▾ -6.3% |
| 54756 | Nelson | 886 | ▾ -3.3% |
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Buffalo County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Buffalo County Demographics
Buffalo County has a median age of 46.4, which makes the county a little older than Wisconsin overall. About 20.1% of residents are under 18, while 23.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 22.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 32.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Buffalo County WI
Median Age
46.4
Under 18
20.1%
Age 65+
23.3%
Bachelor's+
22.1%
Buffalo County School Districts
Buffalo County is served by 7 public school districts with 4,620 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Arcadia, Durand and Mondovi. Those three districts account for about 71% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Buffalo County WI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia School District | 1,303 | 28.2% | ▴ 0.8% |
| Durand School District | 994 | 21.5% | ▾ -1% |
| Mondovi School District | 991 | 21.5% | ▴ 2.1% |
| Cochrane-Fountain City School District | 515 | 11.1% | ▾ -4.1% |
| Independence School District | 425 | 9.2% | ▴ 0.7% |
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Buffalo County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Buffalo County Housing & Real Estate
Buffalo County has a median home value of $197,600 and a median gross rent of $822. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Wisconsin median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $303,750 and homes spent about 161 days on the market.
Buffalo County Housing Mix
Buffalo County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Buffalo County Housing Trends
Buffalo County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Buffalo County, WI
Buffalo County has 704 business listings across 265 categories. The largest categories in Buffalo County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (27, 3.8%), Bars & Nightlife (22, 3.1%), and Farm (19, 2.7%). The full Buffalo County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Buffalo County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Buffalo County, WI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 27 | 3.8% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 22 | 3.1% |
| Farm | 19 | 2.7% |
| Restaurants | 16 | 2.3% |
| Bar And Grill Restaurant | 14 | 2.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 14 | 2.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 14 | 2.0% |
| Auto Repair | 12 | 1.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 11 | 1.6% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 9 | 1.3% |
Buffalo County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Motel | Accommodation | Alma |
| River Guiding Service | Active Life | Alma |
| 4 Mile Gentlemen's Club | Adult Entertainment | Fountain City |
| Graphic Image | Advertising Agency | Fountain City |
| B & B Agri Sales & Services | Agricultural Service | Fountain City |
| Meadowsweet Flower Farm | Agriculture | Fountain City |
| Log Cabin Airport | Airport | Mondovi |
| Scenic Valley Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | Cochrane |
| Waumandee House | American Restaurants | Cochrane |
| Tails of Hope | Animal Rescue Service | Buffalo County |
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Buffalo County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Buffalo County Basemaps
Buffalo County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Buffalo County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Buffalo County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.