Butte des Morts, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Butte des Morts is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,053. Residents earn $121,111 per year, which is 61% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,053 Population 856/sq mi density
$121,111 Median Income $57,923 per capita
$359,600 Home Value
$1,181 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,111 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$359,600 home value, $1,181/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $121,111
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $359,600
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.9%
14% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,181
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Butte des Morts Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,053
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density856/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,111
Per Capita$57,923
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$13,881M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$359,600
Rent$1,181
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation756 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+99.2%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute20 min
Libraries5

Is Butte des Morts a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Butte des Morts receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Butte des Morts stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Butte des Morts is $121,111, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Butte des Morts among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Butte des Morts is $359,600, 28% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,181 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Butte des Morts experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 39.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Butte des Morts has a population of 1,053 with a density of 856 people per square mile. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

1,053
Total Population
856
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Butte des Morts vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Butte des Morts vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Butte des Morts is $121,111, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Butte des Morts vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$121,111
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,923
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
IRS Avg AGI$77,245

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,383
County GDP$13,881M

Business (County)

Restaurants403
Healthcare514
Retail447
Manufacturing288

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,070
102% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Work from Home12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Butte des Morts is $359,600, 28% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,181 (2% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$359,600
28% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,181
2% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,070
102% above US avg
Effective Rate1.97%
In Butte des Morts, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.4% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Butte des Morts vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma11.0%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.5%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Checkup Rate76.6%
Premature Death7,250/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access88.2%
Healthcare Facilities514

Crime Rates: Butte des Morts vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Butte des Morts has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.3 inches
12% below US avg
Snowfall39.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation756 ft (230 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density856/sq mi
Coordinates44.1063°N, 88.6573°W
County FIPS55139
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.7%
D 46.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.9%
14% below US avg
High School+99.2%
School Test Score5.81
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density856/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities514
Restaurants403
Retail Stores447

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Work from Home12.8%

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