What are the schools like in Butte, NE?

Butte is served primarily by BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1.

What is the median household income in Butte?

The median household income in Butte, NE is $46,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Butte, NE?

Butte has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.1 inches.

Butte, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Butte, NE affordable or expensive?

Butte's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Butte is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $56,200 and the median rent is $588 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Butte, NE?

Crime rate data for Butte is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Butte, NE a Good Place to Live?

Butte is a small town of 362 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $46,875 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Butte stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Butte is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Butte city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 83.1

Butte's overall cost of living index is 83.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Butte costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Butte, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$588	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Butte is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Butte is served primarily by BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Butte, NE	National Avg
School District	BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Butte sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 27.4 inches of annual precipitation and 36.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Butte, NE
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	27.4"
Annual Snowfall	36.1"

Demographics

Metric	Butte, NE	National Avg
Population	362	—
Median Age	56.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.2%	22.2%
65 and over	35.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Anoka, NE 2 mi Spencer, NE 8 mi Fairfax, SD 8 mi Bonesteel, SD 12 mi Naper, NE 13 mi

Butte vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butte, NE affordable or expensive?

Butte's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Butte roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $56,200 and median rent is $588/month.

What is the crime rate in Butte, NE?

Crime data for Butte is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Butte?

Public schools in Butte are operated by BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Butte, NE a good place to live?

Butte, NE has a population of 362, a median household income of $46,875, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Butte?

Butte averages 31.4°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.4 inches with about 36.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Butte?

The population of Butte, Nebraska is 362 with a median age of 56.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Butte?

Key numbers for living in Butte: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $56,200, median household income $46,875, schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Butte side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.