Butte, ND

North Dakota

Butte is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 62. Residents earn $49,583 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
62 Population 248/sq mi density
$49,583 Median Income $27,795 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 8.5% unemployment
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,583
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

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

People

Population62
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female65% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans52.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$27,795
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$68M
Commute53 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,744 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+70.0%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute53 min
Broadband29.0%

Is Butte a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Butte receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Butte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Butte is $49,583, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 53 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Butte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Butte has a population of 62 with a density of 248 people per square mile. The median age is 47.7 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.9%).

Population

62
Total Population
248
People / sq mi
47.7yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.5%
Female 35.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Butte vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Butte vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Butte is $49,583, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 53 minutes.

Income: Butte vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,583
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,795
Avg Weekly Wage$701
IRS Avg AGI$63,463

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg
Establishments (County)52
County GDP$68M

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Retail4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time53.4 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.1%

Property Tax

In Butte, 41.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.1%
28% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.5%
Checkup Rate74.1%
Premature Death15,039/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access37.6%

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Butte has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,744 ft (532 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates47.8370°N, 100.6658°W
County FIPS38083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 72.1-point margin. 29.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.5%
D 13.4%

Winner: Republican by 72.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+70.0%
School Test Score5.74
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density248/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access29.0%
Restaurants5
Retail Stores4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute53.4 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

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