At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
24.4%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
11.4% smoking rate
How Butterfield Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Butterfield Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Butterfield Park a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
17.7% of adults in Butterfield Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butterfield Park has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.
Data Overview
People
Population826
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density1,836/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,973
Unemployment24.4%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership26.0%
Zillow$286,242
Housing Units377
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation4,618 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Butterfield Park was built in 1966.
47.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.