Butte, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 67 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.2%
Males: 45  (67.6%)
Females: 22  (32.4%)
Median resident age:

53.4 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58723

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,061 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Butte:

$49,061
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,688 (it was $15,826 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $160,080 (it was $10,700 in 2000)
Butte:

$160,080
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $120,420; detached houses: $122,231
March 2022 cost of living index in Butte: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.5%

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  • Races in Butte, ND (2022)
    • 6185.9%White alone
    • 1014.1%Two or more races



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Butte, North Dakota as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Butte is 71 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (61.9%), Norwegian (19.0%), French (14.3%), Ukrainian (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1740 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 267 people per square mile   (very low).

Butte, North Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Butte city:

1.9% ($199)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (71.0 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (404.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (758.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kief, ND (2.7 miles),
Balfour, ND (3.2 miles),
Bergen, ND (3.4 miles),
Ruso, ND (3.5 miles),
Drake, ND (3.9 miles ),
Voltaire, ND (3.9 miles),
Karlsruhe, ND (4.2 miles),
Benedict, ND (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 47.84 N, Longitude: 100.66 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Butte, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Butte, ND in 2022

Butte satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Butte, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Butte-area historical tornado activity is slightly below North Dakota state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/5/1956, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 30.6 miles away from the Butte city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/1/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 55.0 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 26 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Butte-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 45% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 528.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 257.8 miles away from Butte center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 265.5 miles away from Butte center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 354.9 miles away from Butte center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 682.0 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 356.2 miles away from Butte center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McLean County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 9, Snows: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Butte topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Butte:

  • Minot State University (about 41 miles; Minot, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,887)
  • Bismarck State College (about 71 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 78 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • University of North Dakota (about 167 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 193 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 195 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Northern State University (about 195 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Butte Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Isidore Charles Nollet - Soilder.

McLean County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Butte and their reported violations in the past:

HUNTERS LODGE (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-07-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-07-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-15-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-08-2011)
Average household size:
This city:

1.7 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

42.5%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.5%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Butte:

Marital status in Butte, ND
  • Never married: 25.0%
  • Now married: 52.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.4%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in Butte:

  • High school or higher: 74.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Butte, ND (based on McLean County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,78919
Catholic2,2308
Evangelical Protestant2,15215
Orthodox101
Other1-
None780-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

3.61 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

1.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
McLean County:

8.41 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
McLean County:

13.22 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.8%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
McLean County:

28.6%
State:

27.6%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 3$849
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$190
Totals for Government 0$0 7$1,040

Butte government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $24,000 ($358.21)
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($223.88)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($179.10)
    General Public Buildings: $10,000 ($149.25)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($104.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($104.48)
    Police Protection: $5,000 ($74.63)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($44.78)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($74.63)

Butte government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($149.25)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($89.55)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $17,000 ($253.73)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($29.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000 ($313.43)
    General Local Government Support: $8,000 ($119.40)
  • Tax - Property: $4,000 ($59.70)

Butte government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $198,000 ($2955.22)

Strongest AM radio stations in Butte:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KHND (1470 AM; 1 kW; HARVEY, ND; Owner: THREE WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Butte:

  • KYYX (97.1 FM; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMPR (88.9 FM; MINOT, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Butte:

  • KXMC-TV (Channel 13; MINOT, ND; Owner: REITEN TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSRE (Channel 6; MINOT, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXND (Channel 24; MINOT, ND; Owner: PRIME CITIES BROADCASTING, INC.)

Butte fatal accident list:

Apr 2, 2021 87:99 PM, Cr- 4th Ave Nw, Lat: 47.783150, Lon: -100.671047, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Off 29th St Nw (Lat: 47.819750 Lon: -100.761194), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN321
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Lynn A Nelson, South Of State Route 53, 4.5 Miles Southwest Of Butte, Nd (Dogden Butte) (Lat: 47.819722 Lon: -100.760833), Type: 54.9, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Srt Communications, Minot, Phone: (701) 838-9715

  • Lynn A Nelson, South Of State Route 53, 4.5 Miles Southwest Of Butte, Nd (Dogden Butte) (Lat: 47.819722 Lon: -100.760833), Type: 54.9, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Srt Communications, Minot, Phone: (701) 838-9715

  • John A Reiser, South Of State Route 53, 4.5 Miles Southwest Of Butte, Nd (Dogden Butte) (Lat: 47.819722 Lon: -100.760833), Type: 54.9, Structure height: 38055 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, Rdr@bloostonlaw.Com, , 2120 L STREET, N.W., Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 828-5519

  • Christine Cooper, South Of State Route 53, 4.5 Miles Southwest Of Butte, Nd (Dogden Butte) (Lat: 47.819722 Lon: -100.760833), Type: 54.9, Structure height: 38055 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Cti Towers Assets Ii, LLC, Ccooper@ctitowers.Com, Suite 110, 27560 Morri-sville, Phone: (919) 655-7831

  • 7.24 Km Wsw (Lat: 47.820000 Lon: -100.759167), Type: 70.1, Overall height: 60.3 m, Registrant: State Of North Dakota, Ccmail.Jday@ranch.State.Nd.Us, , Bisma-rck, Phone: (701) 328-6935


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Butte, ND)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • 4 Miles W 1.7 Miles S (Lat: 47.814167 Lon: -100.763472), Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WMU367, Licensee ID: L00010623,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1990.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/24/1993, Cancellation Date: 08/24/2009, Registrant: Reiten Television, Inc., 2121 Second Street, Se P.O. Box 1686, Minot, ND 58702-1686

  • 4mi W 1.7m S (Lat: 47.814167 Lon: -100.763472), Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: KAM52, Licensee ID: L00010623,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1990.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/1984, Cancellation Date: 08/24/2009, Registrant: Reiten Television, Inc., 2121 Second Street, Se P.O. Box 1686, Minot, ND 58702-1686

  • 4 Mi W, 1.7 Mi S (Lat: 47.814167 Lon: -100.763472), Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WGH925, Licensee ID: L00004985,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2008.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/1985, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 07/03/2006, Registrant: Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc., Po Box 3240, Fargo, ND 58108-3240


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Butte, ND
  • 41.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 38.2%Electricity
  • 11.8%Utility gas
  • 8.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Butte, ND
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Butte compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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