At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
65.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Butterfield a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Butterfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butterfield has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population236
Median Age23.7 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born36.9%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$7,023
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty65.6%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$216,155
Housing Units114
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes19.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation4,395 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Broadband40.8%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Butterfield was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
36.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 1,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.