Butte, AK
Living in Butte
Bikeability31
Walkability41
Commute21
Public Transit14
Affordability39
Public Safety91
Airports51
Hospitals53
Colleges31
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Schools56
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Residents
4kPopulation+494 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial8%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector61%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$254kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$940Median Monthly Rent+$127 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas71%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Butte
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Matanuska-Susitna Borough9
Property Crime in Butte
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Matanuska-Susitna Borough11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| May | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Nov | 20 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Butte
Inland Flooding10
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Butte, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Butte, AK
Amazing Grace Academy
6 miles, NW
Wasilla Lake Christian School
14 miles, W
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
15 miles, W
St Ann's Academy
15 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Butte, AK
Alaska Bible College
6 miles, NW
Alaska Pacific University
36 miles, SW
University of Alaska Anchorage
37 miles, SW
University of Alaska Fairbanks
232 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Butte, AK
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
9 miles, W
Alaska Regional Hospital
36 miles, SW
North Star Hospital
36 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Butte, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
42 miles, SW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
138 miles, SE
Fairbanks International Airport
229 miles, N
Kodiak Airport
289 miles, SW