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Buffalo Prairie, Illinois
Buffalo Prairie, Illinois is located in Illinois
Buffalo Prairie, Illinois
Buffalo Prairie, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Buffalo Prairie, Illinois is located in the United States
Buffalo Prairie, Illinois
Buffalo Prairie, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Rock Island
Area
 • Total 3.76 sq mi (9.74 km2)
 • Land 3.76 sq mi (9.74 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
755 ft (230 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 64
 • Density 17.02/sq mi (6.57/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61237
Area code(s) 309
FIPS code 17-09499
GNIS feature ID 405163

Buffalo Prairie is a small community in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It's known as a Census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. Buffalo Prairie is about 10 miles (16 km) west of a place called Reynolds. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 61237.

Who Lives in Buffalo Prairie?

Buffalo Prairie is a very small community. According to the 2020 United States Census, only 64 people lived there. This means it's a quiet place with not many residents.

Famous People from Buffalo Prairie

  • Margo Price: She is a talented country singer and songwriter. She grew up in Buffalo Prairie.
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