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Butler, MO

Butler, MO.

Population: 6,432 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Butler, MO is $217,997 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $209,950 after a median 56 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$217,997

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,997
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+24.4%
10-year appreciation
+92.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$217,997
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$209,950
Median list price
$224,000
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
+13.5%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
27
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
BALLARD R-II, BUTLER R-V
Schools include
BALLARD ELEM., BALLARD HIGH, BUTLER ELEM., BUTLER HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,862
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,279

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (36 mi)
National parks include
Fort Scott National Historic Site, Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Butler Memorial Airport (BUM) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+60 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
47.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,148
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
53.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,616
Average weekly wage
$769
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ButlerState medianUS median
Median home value$217,997$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$209,950$249,900$325,000
Median days on market56 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,148$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Butler, MO?
$217,997.
What is the median sale price in Butler, MO?
$209,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Butler, MO?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Butler, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,028/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Butler, MO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
Is Butler, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Butler, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Butler, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Butler, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Butler, MO?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Butler, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Butler, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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