Butte des Morts
Census-designated place in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Butte des Morts is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, with 1,005 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 774 ft (236 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Winneconne, 3.0 miles W.
- 1,005residents (2020 Census)
- 774 ftelevation · 236 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 814 / sq mipopulation density
- 54927ZIP code
About Butte des Morts
Butte des Morts is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Winneconne and Oshkosh, in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States.
As of the 2020 census, Butte des Morts had a population of 1,005. The community is located at the north side of (Big) Lake Butte des Morts on the former route of Wisconsin Highway 110. The name means "hill of the dead" in French. Butte des Morts uses the ZIP code 54927. The Augustin Grignon Hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located within the community. Butte des Morts has an area of 1.246 square miles (3.23 km2); 1.225 square miles (3.17 km2) of this is land, and 0.021 square miles (0.054 km2) is water.
Origin of Name
In 1730 French soldiers and Menominee warriors massacred people of the Sauk Nation. The French named the place the Hill of the Dead, or Butte des Morts.
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Living in Butte des Morts
- Median household income
- $121,667
- Median home value
- $404,100
- Median rent
- $1,185/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Butte des Morts had 1,005 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,005 |
|---|---|
| Density | 814 per sq mi (314 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Butte des Morts at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Winnebago County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,005 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.23 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1035° N, 88.6595° W |
| ZIP code | 54927 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5511500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Butte des Morts
- Winneconne3.0 mi W
- Omro5.9 mi SW
- Winchester6.5 mi N
- Oshkosh7.4 mi SE
- Neenah9.8 mi NE
- Waukau9.9 mi SW
- Eureka11.0 mi SW
- Dale11.9 mi N
- Fox Crossing12.2 mi NE
- Tustin12.6 mi W
- Greenville13.7 mi NE
- Menasha13.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Butte des Morts
What county is Butte des Morts in?
Butte des Morts is in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Butte des Morts, WI?
1,005 people lived in Butte des Morts at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Butte des Morts, WI?
The ZIP code of Butte des Morts is 54927.
What is the elevation of Butte des Morts?
774 feet (236 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Butte des Morts?
Winneconne (3.0 mi), Omro (5.9 mi), Winchester (6.5 mi), Oshkosh (7.4 mi), Neenah (9.8 mi).
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