Buffalo County, Wisconsin

Buffalo County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
Founded	1853
Seat	Alma
Largest city	Mondovi
Area
• Total	710 sq mi (1,800 km2)
• Land	672 sq mi (1,740 km2)
• Water	38 sq mi (100 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	13,317
• Density	19.8/sq mi (7.6/km2)
Website	[[1] www.buffalocounty.com/%20www.buffalocounty.com]]

Buffalo County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,317. Its county seat is Alma. The county was created in 1853 and named for the Buffalo River.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 710 square miles (1,800 km²), of which 672 square miles (1,740 km²) is land and 38 square miles (98 km²) (5.3%) is water. The county is part of the Driftless Area, a region that was not glaciated during the last ice age.

Adjacent counties

• Pepin County (north)
• Eau Claire County (northeast)
• Trempealeau County (east)
• Winona County, Minnesota (south)
• Wabasha County, Minnesota (west)

Major highways

• U.S. Route 10
• Wisconsin Highway 25
• Wisconsin Highway 35
• Wisconsin Highway 37
• Wisconsin Highway 88

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 13,317 people, 5,700 households, and 3,700 families residing in the county. The population density was 19.8 people per square mile (7.6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.5% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.5% from two or more races. 1.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Communities

Cities

• Alma
• Buffalo City
• Fountain City
• Mondovi

Villages

• Cochrane
• Nelson

Towns

• Belvidere
• Buffalo
• Canton
• Cross
• Dover
• Gilmanton
• Glencoe
• Lincoln
• Maxville
• Milton
• Modena
• Mondovi
• Montana
• Naples
• Nelson
• Waumandee

Unincorporated communities

• Anchorage
• Cream
• East Winona
• Herold
• Lookout
• Maxville
• Merrillan
• Tell
• Urne

Government

Buffalo County is governed by a county board of supervisors, which consists of representatives from each of the county's districts. The board is responsible for setting policy and overseeing the administration of county services.

Education

Buffalo County is served by several school districts, including the Alma School District, the Cochrane-Fountain City School District, and the Mondovi School District. Higher education opportunities are available at nearby institutions such as University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Winona State University.

Economy

The economy of Buffalo County is primarily based on agriculture, with dairy farming being a significant component. Other important sectors include manufacturing, retail trade, and healthcare services.

Attractions

Buffalo County offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, hunting, and hiking. The Mississippi River and its tributaries provide excellent fishing and boating opportunities. The county is also home to several parks and natural areas, such as Merrick State Park and Tiffany Bottoms State Natural Area.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
• List of counties in Wisconsin