Buffalo County, Nebraska sentencing data
As of October 16, 2026, according to Nebraska Department of Correctional Services records, 212 people sentenced in Buffalo County were held in Nebraska state prisons. Their median sentence is 12 years, about the same as the statewide median of 12 years. 33% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 41% statewide. The most common offense is sexual assault 1st degree.
Sentences by offense: Buffalo County vs. Nebraska
Offenses with 10+ people. Median of the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing; life and death sentences not included.
| Offense | People | Buffalo median (yrs) | Nebraska median (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault 1St Degree | 14 | 13.5 | 25 |
| Assault 1St Degree | 10 | 18 | 20 |
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 67% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 16% |
| Black | 26 | 12% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
Other Nebraska counties
About this data
Source: Nebraska Department of Correctional Services public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Buffalo County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.