Butte City, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Butte County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
97 Population 571/sq mi density
$75,800 Home Value $313,546 Zillow
$381 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Butte City, ID

At a Glance

Home Value
$75,800
73% below
Zillow: $313,546
Median Rent
$381/mo
67% below
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
61.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
256% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Butte City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
27%
Rent
33%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
356%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Butte City a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Butte City is $75,800 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,546. Median rent is $381/month, with 13.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

15.6% of adults in Butte City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 61.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Butte City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population97
Median Age69.5 yrs
Density571/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,032
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,218

Housing

Home Value$75,800
Rent$381
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$313,546
Housing Units74
Rent Burden13.1%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation5,314 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+61.1%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 12%
Commute32 min
Broadband29.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Butte City was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Pocatello Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.2% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.