Butte City, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
97 332.4M (US)
Median Age
69.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
11.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,184 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
48.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$75,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$281 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$381 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Butte County
1
Idaho Falls Metro Area
3
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Butte County
1
Idaho Falls Metro Area
3
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 18
Feb 1 9 22
Mar 1 5 33
Apr 1 2 42
May 1 1 51
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 1 9 28
Dec 1 16 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ID State Senate District 30, ID State House District 30, ID
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Schools

Arco Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Butte County Middle/High School
4 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Butte County Middle School
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Howe Elementary School
17 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Stevens-Henager College
60 miles, SE • 1 star
Elevate Salon Institute-Chubbuck
62 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Bingham Memorial Hospital
53 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Friedman Memorial Airport
53 miles, W • 1 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
58 miles, S • 1 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
59 miles, SE • 1 star
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