Study Butte, Texas
CDP
About Study Butte
Study Butte is a small unincorporated community in western Texas.
Officially, Study Butte is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.76 square miles.
📰 Study Butte News Today
- CBP pauses Big Bend National Park construction following lawsuits over border wall - ABC News ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Aug 17
- US pauses construction of border project in Texas national park The Straits Times · Aug 17
- Shipping container in Study Butte · ★5.0 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath Airbnb · Jan 1
- Unchecked growth around Big Bend sparks debate over water — a prelude for Texas The Texas Tribune · Jun 6
- Study Butte, TX Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jul 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Study Butte Unique
- The only place in America named Study Butte — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in western Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Study Butte
- Bad Rabbit Cafe (café)
- Big Bend Resort & Adventures Cafe
- Chili Pepper Cafe (café)
- La Kiva Restaurant & Bar — regional
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Gallery Chisos · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area4.76 sq mi
Coordinates29.3356, -103.5426