Butterfield, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
536 Population 1,165/sq mi density
$52,045 Median Income $22,535 per capita
$86,800 Home Value $206,323 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$52,045 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $856/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Butterfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,165/sq mi
Coordinates36.7501°N, 93.9077°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (May) 6.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 92 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 149 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 142 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 141 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 92 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 145 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 144 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 128 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 57 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 149 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 140 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 145 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 91 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 104 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 109 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 150 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 102 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 200 fatalities, 1,931 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 70 km 158
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 67 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 61 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 95 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 100 km 4
May 25, 2024 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 73 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 69 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 89 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 27 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 32 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 100 km 5
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 39 km 1
Jun 8, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,931 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 97 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 98 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 97 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 98 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 97 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 69 km
2016 RXBURN 2,951 79 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 89 km
2021 GOETZ 2,615 97 km
2020 TWIN PEAKS 2,578 79 km
2023 RX TWIN PEAKS 2,560 80 km
2019 SWAN CREEK 2,365 85 km
2005 NORTH RIVER ROAD RX 2,259 99 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 35 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 23 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,108 96 km
2023 DEVREAUX 2,031 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,031 62 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,022 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Butterfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.3").

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