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MN area data

Butterfield, MN

Butterfield, MN.

Population: 983 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$197,652
1-year appreciation
+7.2%
3-year appreciation
+19.7%
5-year appreciation
+50.6%
10-year appreciation
+134.9%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$197,729
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, drought, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
St James Municipal Airport (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-80 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Median annual property tax
$1,620
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
48.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,757
Average weekly wage
$909
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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