Its elevation is listed at 4,340 feet (1,323 m) above sea level: certain to get snow in winter of any year.

The post office that served Butte Meadows moved back and forth across the county line several times from 1878 to 1888.

Butte Meadows first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S.

[6] The 2010 United States Census[7] reported that Butte Meadows had a population of 40.

12 households (48.0%) were made up of individuals, and 5 (20.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.