Butterfield, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
486 Population 1,185/sq mi density
$57,292 Median Income $25,037 per capita
$77,800 Home Value $102,786 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,292 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,800 home value, $683/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Butterfield, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,292
24% below
$25,037 per capita
Home Value
$77,800
72% below
Zillow: $102,786
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
70.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
286% above
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Butterfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Butterfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
28%
Rent
59%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
386%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Butterfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Butterfield residents earn a median household income of $57,292 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,037. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 343 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Butterfield is $77,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,786. Median rent is $683/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

10.2% of adults in Butterfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 70.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Butterfield has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population486
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,185/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born22.0%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,292
Per Capita$25,037
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$611M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,800
Rent$683
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$102,786
Housing Units205
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,012/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,188 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+70.2%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute17 min
Broadband66.3%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Butterfield was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
22.0% of residents are foreign-born.