Minnesota
Butterfield is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 486. Residents earn $57,292 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Butterfield receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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. Butterfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Butterfield is $57,292, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Butterfield is $77,800, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Butterfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 50.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 57.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| 214% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,292 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,037 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,714 |
| Unemployment | 8.6% |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 343 |
| County GDP | $611M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,808 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.61% |
| Commute Time | 17.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $77,800 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $97,746 |
| Census Median Rent | $683 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.3% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 81.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,808 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.61% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,012/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9587°N, 94.7941°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27165 |
Winner: Republican by 27.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.2% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 70.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,185/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 66.3% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Avg Commute | 17.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |