Butte, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Boyd County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
357
Population
760/sq mi density
$52,500
Median Income
$34,443 per capita
$66,700
Home Value
$182,292 Zillow
$608
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,700 home value, $608/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Butte experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9130°N, 98.8474°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Boyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").