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Buttonwillow, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
Buttonwillow, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Buttonwillow a Good Place to Live?
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 3.0% (17% below 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 $226,849. 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.
Safety & Crime
Buttonwillow reports 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,681/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.