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Buttonwillow
City in California, United States
Overview
Buttonwillow is a quiet gateway town in Kern County, California, best known as a stopover for travellers on Interstate 5. The area offers a mix of roadside amenities, rural landscapes, and classic small-town hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.40°, -119.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,730
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
55
English
98
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
28.4°C
Winter Avg
11.0°C
Record High
47.4°C
Record Low
-3.2°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
291 mm
Internet Speed
299 Mbps
Upload
194 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
MIT
Distance
28 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 89 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.
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