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Butterfield, MN
City in Watonwan County, Minnesota.
Population
535
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,320
ZIP codes
0
Butterfield and its ZIP codes
Butterfield at a glance
- Butterfield is about 18 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,083 a year, 28% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,400 (73% below Minnesota) and median rent is $678 a month.
Local data for Butterfield, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Butterfield, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,083
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$90,400
Median rent
$678/mo
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (211), Guatemalan Americans (87), Mexican Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Watonwan County. PPP loans are for Butterfield.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,731
4,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,598
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73M
FY 2026, $6,487 per person
How people get to work
Butterfield, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Butterfield, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Butterfield, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Butterfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain LakeCity | 6.7 mi | 1.6 |
| OdinCity | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| DarfurCity | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| St. JamesCity | 8.5 mi | 2.4 |
| OrmsbyCity | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| ComfreyCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Bingham LakeCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| La SalleCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| TrimontCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Fish LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| WindomCity | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| LewisvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| MadeliaCity | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| HanskaCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| TrumanCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| JeffersCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Butterfield, MN in?
- Butterfield is in Watonwan County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Butterfield, MN?
- About 535 people live in Butterfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Butterfield?
- Nearby places include Mountain Lake (6.7 mi), Odin (6.7 mi), Darfur (7.1 mi), St. James (8.5 mi), Ormsby (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023