Butler County

MO · Pop. 126,400 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Butler County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 126,400.

$/Acre: $3,740

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 119.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.32%

Combined Sales Tax4.55%

Cost of Living Index87.8

Median Household Income$46,993

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,740

Median Home Price$280K

Acres for Sale1797

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall46.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,121 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)125 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K396

Property Crime /100K465

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak