Butler
City in Bates County, Missouri

Butler is a city in Bates County, Missouri, with 4,220 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Passaic, 4.3 miles N.
- 4,220residents (2020 Census)
- 863 ftelevation · 263 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 1,038 / sq mipopulation density
- 64730ZIP code
About Butler
Butler 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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Living in Butler
- Median household income
- $42,151
- Median home value
- $145,400
- Median rent
- $893/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Butler had 4,220 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,220 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,038 per sq mi (401 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Butler at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Bates County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,220 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.07 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2594° N, 94.3395° W |
| ZIP code | 64730 |
| Official website | ci.butler.mo.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2910054 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Butler
- Passaic4.3 mi N
- Adrian10.0 mi N
- Foster11.2 mi SW
- Rich Hill11.4 mi S
- Amoret13.4 mi W
- Amsterdam14.9 mi NW
- Archie15.3 mi N
- Merwin16.9 mi NW
- Appleton City17.4 mi E
- Hume17.6 mi SW
- Metz19.0 mi S
- Rockville19.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Butler
What county is Butler in?
Butler is in Bates County, Missouri.
What is the population of Butler, MO?
4,220 people lived in Butler at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Butler, MO?
The ZIP code of Butler is 64730.
What is the elevation of Butler?
863 feet (263 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Butler?
Passaic (4.3 mi), Adrian (10.0 mi), Foster (11.2 mi), Rich Hill (11.4 mi), Amoret (13.4 mi).
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