Butternut, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Iron County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
421 Population 266/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $37,920 per capita
$74,300 Home Value $227,353 Zillow
$623 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,300 home value, $623/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Butternut, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$37,920 per capita
Home Value
$74,300
74% below
Zillow: $227,353
Median Rent
$623/mo
46% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Butternut Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Butternut's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
26%
Rent
54%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Butternut a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Butternut residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,920. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Butternut is $74,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,353. Median rent is $623/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

14.1% of adults in Butternut hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Butternut has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population421
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$37,920
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$235M
Avg Weekly Wage$779

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,300
Rent$623
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$227,353
Housing Units248
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,870/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation1,507 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute19 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Butternut was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.