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Butte County, ID
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Butte County, Idaho.
Population
2,684
Land area
2,236sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Butte County
Butte County at a glance
- Butte County is 95% less dense than Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,015, 32% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,600 (48% below Idaho) and median rent is $608 a month.
- Its largest cities are Arco (850), Moore (228) and Butte City (95).
Local data for Butte County, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Butte County, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,015
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$217,600
Prices +2.1% in a year
Median rent
$608/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (277), Mexican Americans (167), Irish Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$119,545
10,275 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,063
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.2M
FY 2026, $9,808 per person
PPP loans
$2.5M
106 loans, 340 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6,416
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Butte County, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Butte County, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
492
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 7°F
7.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Butte County, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Butte County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Butte County, ID?
- Arco is the largest city or town in Butte County, with about 850 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Butte County?
- Butte County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 83213, 83244, 83255.
- What is the population of Butte County, ID?
- About 2,684 people live in Butte County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Butte County?
- Butte County borders Bingham County, Jefferson County, Blaine County, Lemhi County, Custer County, Clark County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023