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Butler County, MO
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Butler County, Missouri.
Population
42,020
Land area
695sq mi
People per sq mi
60
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Butler County
Butler County at a glance
- Butler County is 33% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,089, 31% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,100 (37% below Missouri) and median rent is $780 a month.
- Its largest cities are Poplar Bluff (16,254), Qulin (570) and Fisk (502).
Local data for Butler County, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools23
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks19
- Post Offices2
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants134
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers17
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places18
Housing and community stats
Butler County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,089
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$145,100
Prices +7.4% in a year
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,985), Irish Americans (5,051), Scottish Americans (719).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,035
17,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,775
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$314M
FY 2026, $7,462 per person
PPP loans
$71.4M
1,889 loans, 10,410 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$102K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Butler County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Butler County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
950
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
261
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 26°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Butler County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Butler County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Butler County, MO?
- Poplar Bluff is the largest city or town in Butler County, with about 16,254 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Butler County?
- Butler County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63901, 63932, 63940, 63945, 63954.
- What is the population of Butler County, MO?
- About 42,020 people live in Butler County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Butler County?
- Butler County borders Stoddard County, Dunklin County, Clay County, AR, Wayne County, Ripley County, Carter County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023