Butler, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,594 Population 1,129/sq mi density
$36,276 Median Income $21,578 per capita
$124,100 Home Value $172,094 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
1,382 Violent Crime/100K 3,022 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$36,276 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$124,100 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,382 violent crimes/100K (264% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Butler, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,276
52% below
$21,578 per capita
Home Value
$124,100
56% below
Zillow: $172,094
Median Rent
$772/mo
34% below
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,382/100K
264% above
3,022/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
272% above
26.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Butler Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Butler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
44%
Rent
66%
Poverty
213%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
372%
Crime
364%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Butler a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Butler residents earn a median household income of $36,276 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,578. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Butler is $124,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,094. Median rent is $772/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Butler reports 1,382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 264% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,022/100K.

Education

11.8% of adults in Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Butler has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,594
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,129/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$36,276
Per Capita$21,578
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty26.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,100
Rent$772
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$172,094
Housing Units2,002
Rent Burden35.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,382/100K
Property3,022/100K

Health

Obesity45.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease7.9%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation869 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.8%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

Butler was founded in 1852.
The median home in Butler was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (70 miles).
24.6% of the population has a disability.