At a Glance
Median Income
$35,417
$16,236 per capita
Home Value
$215,200
Zillow: $234,974
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
42.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
45.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
31.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.8% smoking rate
How Buttonwillow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buttonwillow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buttonwillow a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buttonwillow residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,236. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buttonwillow is $215,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,974. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 42.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
3.2% of adults in Buttonwillow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
45.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buttonwillow has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population1,251
Median Age25.2 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born27.7%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$16,236
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty31.4%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
B
Home Value$215,200
Rent$1,100
Ownership34.9%
Zillow$234,974
Housing Units393
Rent Burden42.8%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain6.0 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation295 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+45.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute32 min
Broadband55.5%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Buttonwillow was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
27.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.