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Butler, MO
City in Bates County, Missouri.
Population
4,668
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,148
ZIP codes
0
Butler and its ZIP codes
Butler at a glance
- Butler is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 158th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $42,151 a year, 40% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,400 (37% below Missouri) and median rent is $893 a month.
Local data for Butler, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Butler, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,151
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$145,400
Median rent
$893/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (540), Irish Americans (473), Dutch Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bates County. PPP loans are for Butler.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,613
3,747 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,804
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $7,259 per person
How people get to work
Butler, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.1%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Butler, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
416
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 20°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Butler, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
25.2%
U.S. 12.8% +12.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Butler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PassaicTown | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| AdrianCity | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| FosterVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Rich HillCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| AmoretCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| AmsterdamCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ArchieCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| MerwinVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| HumeTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Appleton CityCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| MetzTown | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| MontroseCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| DrexelCity | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| RockvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Linn Valley, KSCity | 21 mi | 3 |
| Pleasanton, KSCity | 21 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Butler, MO in?
- Butler is in Bates County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Butler, MO?
- About 4,668 people live in Butler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Butler?
- Nearby places include Passaic (3.1 mi), Adrian (8.2 mi), Foster (11 mi), Rich Hill (13 mi), Amoret (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023