How long is the commute from Butler, MO?
Workers who live in Butler, MO take an average of 29.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
12.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.7 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 12.8%
How people in Butler get to work
| Means of transportation | Butler | Bates County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.1% (±4.6 points) | 80.6% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±3.1 points) | 6.8% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±2.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±3.0 points) | 9.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Butler, the average commute is not measurably different from Bates County (32.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Butler, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bates County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bates County, Butler ranks 18 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 295 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Butler
| Vehicles available | Butler | Bates County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.8% (±5.3 points) | 7.5% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.5% (±6.5 points) | 22.4% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±7.9 points) | 34.4% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±5.7 points) | 35.7% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Butler, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bates County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Butler
| Butler | Bates County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±3.0 points) | 9.8% (±2.2 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±4.0 points) | 92.4% (±1.6 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.3% (±5.5 points) | 85.0% (±2.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Butler, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bates County (85.0%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Butler
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | — | 29.7 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| Mount Pleasant Township | 0.7 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township | 5.9 mi | 19.3 minutes (±7.2) | Lower |
| Mound Township | 6.2 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Charlotte Township | 6.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| New Home Township | 8.4 mi | 55.0 minutes (±16.0) | Higher |
| Pleasant Gap Township | 9.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Shawnee Township (Bates County) | 9.2 mi | 45.1 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Elkhart Township | 9.4 mi | 50.5 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Summit Township, MO (19.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Home Township, MO (55.0 minutes), Shawnee Township (Bates County), MO (45.1 minutes), Elkhart Township, MO (50.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bates County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Amsterdam | 36.0 minutes (±8.7) |
| 13 | West Point Township | 35.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 14 | West Boone Township | 35.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 15 | Merwin | 34.4 minutes (±12.1) |
| 16 | Osage Township (Bates County) | 31.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 17 | Rich Hill | 30.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 18 | Butler | 29.7 minutes (±6.1) |
| 19 | Mount Pleasant Township | 29.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 20 | Howard Township (Bates County) | 28.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 21 | Spruce Township | 28.8 minutes (±13.1) |
| 22 | Adrian | 26.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 23 | Pleasant Gap Township | 26.3 minutes (±6.2) |
| 24 | Deepwater Township (Bates County) | 25.3 minutes (±8.0) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Bates County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Butler
How long is the average commute in Butler?
Workers who live in Butler, MO take an average of 29.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Butler without a car?
12.8% of households in Butler have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Butler?
5.3% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Butler worked from home, and 83.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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