Butte County, SD
Living in Butte County
Bikeability16
Walkability51
Commute86
Public Transit18
Affordability79
Public Safety80
Airports8
Hospitals72
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+337 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated
61%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate42%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office22%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked4%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$556Median Monthly Rent+$220 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas18%
Utility gas49%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Butte County
United States45
South Dakota31
Property Crime in Butte County
United States48
South Dakota34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 6 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 22 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Butte County
Inland Flooding34
Tornado19
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Butte County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Butte County, SD
Black Hills Christian Academy
33 miles, SW
Spearfish Classical Christian School
33 miles, SW
St Elizabeth Seton School
55 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Butte County, SD
Black Hills State University
33 miles, SW
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
59 miles, S
National American University-Rapid City
61 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Butte County, SD
Regional Health Spearfish Hospital
33 miles, SW
Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
34 miles, S
Regional Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital
38 miles, S
Crook County Hospital
55 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Butte County, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
63 miles, S
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
107 miles, W
Bismarck Municipal Airport
185 miles, NE
Casper-Natrona County International Airport
202 miles, SW