What are the schools like in Butte Falls, OR?

Butte Falls is served primarily by Butte Falls SD 91. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Butte Falls?

The median household income in Butte Falls, OR is $45,357 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.9%.

What is the weather like in Butte Falls, OR?

Butte Falls has an average high temperature of 48.8°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

Butte Falls, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Butte Falls, OR affordable or expensive?

Butte Falls's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Butte Falls is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $142,400 and the median rent is $947 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Butte Falls, OR?

Butte Falls has a violent crime rate of 325.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2413.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Butte Falls, OR a Good Place to Live?

Butte Falls is a small town of 401 in Oregon, with a median household income of $45,357 and a 8.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Butte Falls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Butte Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Butte Falls city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Butte Falls's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Butte Falls costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Butte Falls, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$142,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$947	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,357	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Butte Falls's violent crime rate is 325.4 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

325.4 /100k

Property Crime

2413.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Butte Falls is served primarily by Butte Falls SD 91. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Butte Falls, OR	National Avg
School District	Butte Falls SD 91	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Butte Falls sees average highs of 48.8°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Butte Falls, OR
Average High — January	48.8°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.1"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Butte Falls, OR	National Avg
Population	401	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	23.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eagle Point, OR 13 mi Shady Cove, OR 13 mi Trail, OR 15 mi White City, OR 15 mi Prospect, OR 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Butte Falls

Butte Falls, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97522

Butte Falls vs Other Cities

Butte Falls, OR vs Eagle Point, OR Butte Falls, OR vs Shady Cove, OR Butte Falls, OR vs Trail, OR Butte Falls, OR vs White City, OR Butte Falls, OR vs Prospect, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butte Falls, OR affordable or expensive?

Butte Falls's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Butte Falls roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $142,400 and median rent is $947/month.

What is the crime rate in Butte Falls, OR?

Butte Falls's violent crime rate is 325.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2413.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Butte Falls?

Public schools in Butte Falls are operated by Butte Falls SD 91. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 6.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Butte Falls, OR a good place to live?

Butte Falls, OR has a population of 401, a median household income of $45,357, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Butte Falls?

Butte Falls averages 48.8°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Butte Falls?

Butte Falls, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97522.

What is the population of Butte Falls?

The population of Butte Falls, Oregon is 401 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Butte Falls?

Key numbers for living in Butte Falls: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $142,400, median household income $45,357, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Butte Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.