Butte, AK

Alaska · Metropolitan · City

4.5 Excellent / 5.0
3,905 Population
$105,625 Median Income
$320,100 Home Value
$1,412 Median Rent
37°F Avg Temperature
40.1 yrs Median Age
30.9% Bachelor's Degree+
4.5
Overall
4.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.5
Education

People

Population3,905
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 80.9%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$105,625
Per Capita Income$43,028
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty Rate4.9%
County GDP$32,113M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$320,100
Median Rent$1,412
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,467

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Depression22.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Jan / Jul16° / 58°
Rain19 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 21 (Good)

Education

3.5/5
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.86
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute34 min
Work From Home8.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Butte Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$105,625
Home Value$320,100
Median Rent$1,412
Poverty Rate4.9%
Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
Unemployment2.8%
Avg Temperature36.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,905
Population Density116 per sq mi
Median Age40.1 years
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80.9% Black 0.8% Hispanic 9.2% Other 9.1%
White80.9%
Black or African American0.8%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races9.1%

Language

English Only95.2%
Spanish Speakers4.8%
English 95.2% Spanish 4.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.2%
Health Insurance89.4%

Income

41% above avg
Median Household Income$105,625
Per Capita Income$43,028
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,436
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$94,616

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.8%
Poverty Rate4.9%
Total Establishments (County)8,829
County GDP$32,113M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation785
Healthcare Facilities1,392
Retail Stores819
Manufacturing180
Total Establishments8,829

Industry Mix

Restaurants 785 Healthcare 1,392 Retail 819 Manufacturing 180

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$94,616
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,419

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time33.8 min
Work From Home8.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

14% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$320,100

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$437,500
Price Per Sq Ft$77
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops20.0%
Active Inventory5

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied80.8%

Rental Costs

21% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,412

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,061
1 Bedroom$1,194
2 Bedroom$1,467
3 Bedroom$1,941
4 Bedroom$2,304

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,419
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.63%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.4%
Regular Checkup70.2%
Premature Death Rate9,853 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.6 / 10
Exercise Access93.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,392
Restaurants (County)785

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)20

Temperature

16°F Jan 58°F Jul
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Average36.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation18.8 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median21.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation76 ft (23 m)
Land Area33.8 sq mi (87.5 km²)
Population Density116 per sq mi
Latitude61.5340°
Longitude-148.9882°
County FIPS02020

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.7%
D 56.3%

Democrat +12.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
High School+95.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.86

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density116 per sq mi
Land Area33.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)20

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