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Butler, MO


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Butler, Missouri

Butler, Missouri, in Bates county, is 50 miles SE of Olathe, Kansas (center to center) and 59 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 4,209.

The People and Families of Butler

In Butler, about 51% of adults are married. Lots of people in Butler live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Butler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Butler had a median family income of $31,596.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Butler residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Butler Housing

In Butler, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Butler, 89% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Butler; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

Butler strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyButler Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Butler, MO

Comparing Butler to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Rents65
Housing Recently Built43

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