Intersection of State Routes 134 and 138 in, 2008
Buford’s story
189 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008.
- 1837Buford is settled
BufordOH
Population
455
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$160K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
26.7
years
Jobs based here
3
A commuter town
Is Buford a good place to live?
Buford’s age of the median resident is 26.7 years, below both Ohio’s towns (41.7 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Buford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Buford stand out
Where Buford beats most towns.
Small town
455 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Buford: who provides what
Buford is unincorporated, so Highland County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesHighland CountyHighland County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Highland County Board of ElectionsHighland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2022
ZIP codes45171, 4515445171 67% · 45154 33%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Buford.
Work & commute
Buford has 0.0 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
The mean commuting time for Buford comes to 31 minutes. Half of commuters travel less than 29 miles. The top destinations are Hillsboro (8%), Columbus (8%) and Blue Ash (5%).
0%work in town
| Buford | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Buford0%
Hillsboro8%
Columbus8%
Blue Ash5%
West Chester Township5%
29 mi
median commute distance
3
jobs based in Buford
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Buford’s year
A winter brings about 18 inches of snow, with January nights at 22° and July afternoons at 85°.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring41–64°
Summer61–84°
Fall43–66°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Buford is
For adults in Buford, the share who worry about having enough food is 16%. Among adults locally, 20% report frequent mental distress and 42% sleep under 7 hours.
| Buford | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Buford | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 19.3% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 8% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 20.2% | 17.5% |
Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital
15.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Buford faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Buford
16pages on Buford
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Buford; the nearest are
Southern State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Hillsboro16.6 mi$5,912 in-state tuitionNorthern Kentucky UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Highland Heights, KY33.6 mi$11,088 in-state tuition
College town 18 of every 100 Buford residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Buford for work
Where Buford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3jobs based in Buford
0%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Buford
Census-designated place in Ohio, United States
Buford is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in central Clay Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 306 at the 2020 census. It once had a post office, with the ZIP code 45110. The current ZIP code 45171 is for nearby Sardinia.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 959 ft
Questions about Buford
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Buford, OH a good place to live?
Buford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Buford, OH known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Archelaus D. Marsh and Edmund Wittenmyer.