Economy & Jobs — Butler, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,151 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,300 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,578 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.1% |
| In Labor Force | 1,606 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 21.4% |
| Construction | 15.4% |
| Arts Food | 14.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Fast Food | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Home Health | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.