At a Glance
Median Income
$49,583
$27,795 per capita
Violent Crime
253/100K
1,095/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
70.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Butte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Butte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Butte a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Butte residents earn a median household income of $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,795. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 52 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Butte reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,095/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Butte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
70.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butte has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population62
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female65% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans52.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$27,795
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$68M
Avg Weekly Wage$701
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$85,487
Housing Units66
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent253/100K
Property1,095/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death15,039/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,744 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+70.0%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Broadband29.0%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
Did You Know?
The median home in Butte was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Minot International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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