Butters, NC

North Carolina

Butters is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 77.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
77 Population 52/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $38,888 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Butters Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population77
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans77.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$38,888
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,864M
Commute17 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.8%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation113 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+89.6%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute17 min
Broadband42.0%
Libraries4

Is Butters a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Butters receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Butters stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Butters enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Butters has a population of 77 with a density of 52 people per square mile. The median age is 66.2 years, 70% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

77
Total Population
52
People / sq mi
66.2yrs
Median Age
70% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Butters vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Butters vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Butters is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Butters vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$38,888
Avg Weekly Wage$931
IRS Avg AGI$52,588

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)677
County GDP$1,864M

Business (County)

Restaurants54
Healthcare42
Retail99
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,744
7% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,744
7% above US avg
In Butters, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.8% report depression. 27.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Butters vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure35.4%
Asthma12.0%
COPD8.8%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.0%
Physical Inactivity27.3%
Depression30.8%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress14.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death16,588/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access46.7%
Healthcare Facilities42

Crime Rates: Butters vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Butters has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.3 inches
40% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation113 ft (34 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates34.5665°N, 78.8511°W
County FIPS37017
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.4-point margin. 42.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.5%

Winner: Republican by 20.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+89.6%
School Test Score5.46
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density52/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access42.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities42
Restaurants54
Retail Stores99

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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