ButlerMN
A town of 272.
272 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Butler. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Butler
Most working residents leave Butler for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Perham (32%), Detroit Lakes (15%) and New York Mills (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Butler has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Butler is
Butler beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Butler | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.8% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.7% | 8.9% |
3.7% of Butler is conserved land
1.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Butler Wildlife Management Area | — | 69 |
| 2. Bear Lake Public Access | — | 4 |
100% of working residents leave Butler for work
Where Butler’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Butler
Township in Minnesota, United States
Butler Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 256 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 256
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,453 ft