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Butternut, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Iron County County
Butternut, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Butternut a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% 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 $212,865. 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.
Safety & Crime
Butternut reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 885/100K.
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 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.