At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$34,443 per capita
Home Value
$66,700
Zillow: $182,292
Median Rent
$608/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.3% smoking rate
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Butte residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,443. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Butte is $66,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,292. Median rent is $608/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
36.0% of adults in Butte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butte has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population357
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born16.2%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$34,443
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$140M
Avg Weekly Wage$711
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,700
Rent$608
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$182,292
Housing Units189
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,953/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation1,808 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Butte was founded in 1890.
The median home in Butte was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
16.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.