Housing by town in Butler County, Missouri
Butler County, Missouri has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $780 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $675 in 2015–2019 (+15.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Poplar Bluff has the highest median gross rent ($760) and Fisk the lowest ($513).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $780 (±$39)
- Households that rent
- 35.4%
- Median household income
- $49,089
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Butler County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk | $513 | 20.6% | $58,125 | — | $700 |
| Neelyville | — | 33.9% | $35,865 | $35,000 | $375 |
| Poplar Bluff | $760 | 46.9% | $41,941 | $119,800 | $796 |
| Qulin | $624 | 52.5% | $23,365 | — | $427 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,300 | $27,150 | $43,400 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,000 | $49,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,900 | $55,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $38,750 | $62,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $41,850 | $67,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $44,950 | $71,950 |
| 7 people | $48,050 | $48,050 | $76,900 |
| 8 people | $51,150 | $51,150 | $81,850 |
How the places in Butler County rank across Missouri
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Crime reported to police in Butler County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 215 | 509 | 1,287 | 3,044 | 42,275 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 226 | 536 | 1,314 | 3,118 | 42,139 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 219 | 524 | 1,076 | 2,577 | 41,759 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Butler County recorded 219 violent and 1,076 property crimes, 524 and 2,577 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Butler County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County Sheriff's Office | 25,140 | 70 | 337 |
| Poplar Bluff Police Department | 16,151 | 149 | 739 |
| Qulin Police Department | 468 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Butler County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63901 | 35,324 | $791 | $151,600 | $51,152 | 37.2% |
| 63961 | 1,600 | $631 | $90,200 | $39,167 | 35.0% |
| 63940 | 1,326 | $600 | $143,800 | $53,378 | 9.7% |
| 63954 | 954 | $523 | $95,000 | $39,853 | 36.1% |
| 63945 | 928 | $759 | $145,900 | $44,174 | 26.0% |
| 63932 | 848 | $1,021 | $62,100 | $47,212 | 41.9% |
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Questions about Butler County
What is the crime rate in Butler County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Butler County recorded 524 violent and 2,577 property crimes per 100,000 residents (219 violent and 1,076 property crimes in all).
Which place in Butler County has the highest rent?
Poplar Bluff has the highest median gross rent, $760 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Butler County has the lowest rent?
Fisk has the lowest median gross rent, $513 (±$177) a month.
What is the median rent in Butler County, Missouri?
The median gross rent in Butler County is $780 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler County, Missouri
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler County, Missouri
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Butler County, MO
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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