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Buffalo Hospital

303 Catlin Street, Buffalo, MN 55313

County:WrightCBSA Area:Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WIOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Buffalo Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in Buffalo, Minnesota, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and metro setting may offer diverse opportunities and resources for professional growth. This environment could be appealing to international nurses seeking a supportive and dynamic workplace in a well-connected community.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
65
RN Count
38
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Minnesota

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Pending

Detailed curriculum review

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI overview

Financials

Median $102,240
$78,120
10th
$128,690
90th
Cost of Living Index
104.51(4.51 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,829 (+4% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:29.2 min
Drive
85.3%
  • Drive85.3%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walk1%
  • Other0.8%
  • Work from home12.4%
Nearest Airports
  • Saint Cloud Regional Airport
  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (Wold-Chamberlain Field)
  • St Paul Downtown Holman Field
  • St Paul Downtown Holman Field
  • New Richmond Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
2,507,381
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
328,811
Population with Bachelor's+
1,108,662

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Minnesota state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1213th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed17th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in1in2in3in4in5in21°27°39°54°67°77°81°79°71°57°40°27°3°7°21°35°47°57°61°59°51°37°24°11°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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