Butte, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sheridan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
62 Population 248/sq mi density
$49,583 Median Income $27,795 per capita
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 19.2% unemployment
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Butte, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,583
34% below
$27,795 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
70.0% high school+
Unemployment
19.2%
433% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Income
66%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
533%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Butte a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 19.2% (433% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population62
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female65% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$27,795
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$68M
Avg Weekly Wage$701

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$85,487
Housing Units66
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death15,039/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
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%
Broadband72.4%
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.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.