Median Income
$39,821
47% lower than US avg
Home Value
$166,500
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment
5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.9%
36% lower than US avg
How Butte Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population445
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,035/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,821
Per Capita$20,542
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$13,469M
Commute36 min
Housing
A
Home Value$166,500
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$285,557
Health
Obesity34.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation2,548 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.14
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute36 min
Libraries15
Is Butte Falls a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Butte Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Butte Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Butte Falls is $39,821, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Butte Falls is $166,500, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Butte Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Butte Falls has a population of 445 with a density of 1,035 people per square mile. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 2.7% Hispanic.
Population
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Butte Falls vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Butte Falls vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Butte Falls is $39,821, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.
Income: Butte Falls vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $39,821 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $20,542 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,113 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,809 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 8,355 |
| County GDP | $13,469M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 644 |
| Healthcare | 808 |
| Retail | 855 |
| Manufacturing | 283 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,865 |
| 39% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.92% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 35.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
The median home value in Butte Falls is $166,500, 41% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $285,557.
Home Values
| Census Median | $166,500 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $285,557 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| $/Sq Ft | $265 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.9% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,865 |
| 39% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.92% |
In Butte Falls, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.6% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Butte Falls vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 91.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,096/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 808 |
Crime Rates: Butte Falls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
Safety Score
Butte Falls has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 1.3 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,548 ft (777 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5414°N, 122.5691°W |
| County FIPS | 41029 |