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Butler, MO
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Butler, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Butler a Good Place to Live?
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 6.1% (69% 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 $166,749. 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 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,286/100K. The murder rate is 24.9/100K.
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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.