Butterfield Park, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Butterfield Park is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 826.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
826 Population 1,836/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $27,973 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 17.7%
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.3%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.6%
222% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.9%
20% higher than US avg

How Butterfield Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population826
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density1,836/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 45%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$27,973
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$11,315M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.5%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain9.1 in/yr
Elevation4,618 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+91.2%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
CommuteN/A
Libraries6

Is Butterfield Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Butterfield Park receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Butterfield Park has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 11.6%, unemployment is notably high. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.

Education

17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Butterfield Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Butterfield Park has a population of 826 with a density of 1,836 people per square mile. The median age is 46.7 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (44.6%).

Population

826
Total Population
1,836
People / sq mi
46.7yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Butterfield Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only32.2%
59% below US avg
Spanish67.8%
406% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Butterfield Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Butterfield Park is N/A. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Butterfield Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$27,973
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$55,105

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.9%
20% above US avg
Establishments (County)5,817
County GDP$11,315M

Business (County)

Restaurants357
Healthcare615
Retail511
Manufacturing122

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,640
4% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home47.1%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied26.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,640
4% above US avg
In Butterfield Park, 37.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.5% report depression. 28.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Butterfield Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.3%
16% above US avg
Diabetes13.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma8.9%
COPD4.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression20.5%
Mental Distress15.1%
Physical Distress15.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.3%
Checkup Rate68.4%
Premature Death9,397/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access73.0%
Healthcare Facilities615

Crime Rates: Butterfield Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Butterfield Park has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.1 inches
76% below US avg
Snowfall1.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,618 ft (1,408 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,836/sq mi
Coordinates32.4052°N, 106.6457°W
County FIPS35013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44%
D 53.8%

Winner: Democrat by 9.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.7%
47% below US avg
High School+91.2%
School Test Score4.65
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,836/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities615
Restaurants357
Retail Stores511

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home47.1%

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