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Butte
A city of 70 people in North Dakota
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About Butte
City in North Dakota, United States1906Established
70Population
0.3 sq miArea
1,736 ftElevation
Butte is a city in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 70 at the 2020 census. Butte was founded in 1906.
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Town numbers
ZIP code58723
Area code701
Living in Butte
Health in Butte
Compared with North Dakota
12better than ND·11worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.
Conditions
1▲ 9▼ 2 close
Habits
1▲ 1▼ 2 close
Care
5▲ 2 close
Mind
1▲ 1▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
4▲ 0 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Chi St. Alexius Health Turtle LakeTurtle Lake · 24.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Northland Health CentersTurtle Lake · 24.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Butte · CMS · HRSAHealth in Butte →
Natural hazards in Butte
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Butte →
Climate in Butte
Full climate →Butte has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
22° / 4°Winter
52° / 29°Spring
79° / 54°Summer
54° / 32°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Butte →
Libraries near Butte
See all →Nearest: Velva Public & School LibraryVelva · 19.8 miles · 43 hrs a week
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Where Butte is
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