Buttonwillow, California
Quick Statistics
Buttonwillow is a community in Kern County, California, home to about 1,163 people spread across 6.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $22,344 a year, and a typical home is worth about $213,600. About 4.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 23 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Buttonwillow ranks number 1,020 of 1,570 in population, number 1,345 in median household income, number 1,290 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Buttonwillow typically top out near 97°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tupman, CA | 9.0 mi. | 157 |
| 2. | Smith Corner, CA | 10.4 mi. | 718 |
| 3. | Mexican Colony, CA | 10.5 mi. | 148 |
| 4. | Cherokee Strip, CA | 10.9 mi. | 118 |
| 5. | McKittrick, CA | 12.9 mi. | 67 |
| 6. | Rosedale, CA | 13.3 mi. | 18,877 |
| 7. | Wasco, CA | 13.4 mi. | 26,558 |
| 8. | Dustin Acres, CA | 13.9 mi. | 656 |
What is the population of Buttonwillow, California?
Buttonwillow has a population of about 1,163 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Buttonwillow, California in?
Buttonwillow is located in Kern County, California.
What is the median home value in Buttonwillow, California?
The median home value in Buttonwillow is about $213,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Buttonwillow, California?
The median personal income in Buttonwillow is about $22,344 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Buttonwillow, California?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded in Kern County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Buttonwillow, California?
Typical July highs run about 97 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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