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About Butler
City in Missouri, United StatesButler is a city in and the county seat of Bates County, Missouri, United States and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 4,220 at the 2020 census. The city is named for William Orlando Butler, an American military and political figure of the early and mid-19th century. It is located approximately 50 mi (80 km) south of Kansas City, Missouri on Interstate 49.
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Housing in Butler
The typical Butler home is worth about $172,000, up 4% in a year, 36% below the Missouri typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Butler
Safety Grade D-
Butler reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 96% report less.
Work & commute in Butler
Full picture →About one in 3 of Butler’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Harrisonville (7%), Springfield (4%) and Kansas City (3%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Health in Butler
Health Grade D−
Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Missouri
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Butler
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Butler
Full climate →Butler has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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