In Butler, Missouri, the median home price is $169,149; median household income is $49,089; the population is 42,020; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 502.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Butler at a glance
Population
42,020
Median Household Income
$49,089
Typical Home Value
$169,149
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
502.8
Avg Commute Time
21.0
About Butler
Butler has a population of 42,020. The median home value is $169,149, 36% below the Missouri median. Median household income is $49,089 (31% below the Missouri median). The most populated towns are Poplar Bluff, Beaver Dam, and Ash Hill.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Butler
10 towns, by population.
Butler at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Butler?
- Butler has a population of 42,020 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Butler?
- The median home value in Butler is $169,149. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Butler?
- Median household income in Butler is $49,089 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Butler in?
- Butler is in Missouri.
- How many towns are in Butler?
- Butler contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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