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# Butte

Butte is a city in the United States. At the end of 2024, Butte had a population of 35,480. The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 10.8 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

## Answers

Deterministic answers rendered from this page's published values. The JSON twin carries the machine-readable answer objects.

### How many people live in Butte?

The published population was 35,480 people in July 2024.

- City-scope resident count. Density, foreign-resident counts and the country-wide figure are separate rows in the table below.
- Value: 35,480 people · Period: July 2024
- Claims: claim-3ad5e8efd3ba
### Is the air quality good in Butte?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 10.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

- Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
- Value: 10.8 µg/m³ · Period: 2024
- Claims: claim-1e0d25166f31
### What is the typical salary in Butte?

The median gross salary is about 2,535 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year).

- City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.
- Value: 2,535 EUR/month · Period: ACS 2020-2024 5-year
- Claims: claim-85c3437f9dc6
### What is the unemployment rate in Butte?

The unemployment rate is about 4 % (2024).

- Value: 4 % · Period: 2024
- Claims: claim-d48568181e4d
## Mobility

Butte's nearest airport was BTM, 6 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

## Climate

Monthly mean temperatures were −6.7°C in January and 17.6°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 10.6 mm in January and 30.6 mm in July. The highest PM2.5 measurement was 67.1 µg/m³.

## Facts

| Metric | metric_id | Value | Scope | Observed | Verified | Freshness | Lane | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population (built-up area) | `g01_population_total` | 35,052 people | city | 2020-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [1] |
| Population | `population_total` | 35,480 people | city | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [2] |
| Median monthly rent | `rent_median_city_eur_month` | 738.4 EUR/month | city | 2024-12-31 | 2026-09-11 | stale | supplemental | [3] |
| Median gross salary | `salary_median_gross_city_eur_month` | 2,535 EUR/month | city | 2024-12-31 | 2026-09-11 | stale | supplemental | [4] |
| Unemployment rate | `unemployment_total_percent` | 4.04 % | city | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-26 | stale | verified | [5] |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | `air_quality_pm25_annual_ug_m3` | 10.85 µg/m³ | nearest_station | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [6] |
| Average daytime high by month | `climate_monthly_high_c` | Jan 0 · Feb 1.5 · Mar 6.5 · Apr 10.6 · May 16.1 · Jun 21.1 · Jul 27.4 · Aug 26.5 · Sep 20.6 · Oct 12.4 · Nov 4.5 · Dec -0.7 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [7] |
| Average night-time low by month | `climate_monthly_low_c` | Jan -13.4 · Feb -12.3 · Mar -7 · Apr -3.1 · May 1.3 · Jun 5.1 · Jul 7.7 · Aug 6.6 · Sep 2.5 · Oct -2.9 · Nov -9.2 · Dec -13.8 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [8] |
| Average temperature by month | `climate_monthly_mean_c` | Jan -6.7 · Feb -5.4 · Mar -0.2 · Apr 3.7 · May 8.7 · Jun 13.1 · Jul 17.6 · Aug 16.6 · Sep 11.5 · Oct 4.8 · Nov -2.3 · Dec -7.2 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [9] |
| Average precipitation by month | `climate_monthly_precip_mm` | Jan 10.6 · Feb 11 · Mar 16.3 · Apr 33.8 · May 51.2 · Jun 62.3 · Jul 30.6 · Aug 32.5 · Sep 27.1 · Oct 21.4 · Nov 15.1 · Dec 12.2 mm | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-05 | stale | verified | [10] |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3 | `g04_air_quality_pm25_max_ug_m3` | 67.1 µg/m³ | nearest_station | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [6] |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M3 | `g04_air_quality_pm25_mean_annual_ug_m3` | 10.85 µg/m³ | nearest_station | 2024-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [6] |
| G11 Annual Precipitation Mm | `g11_annual_precipitation_mm` | 324.1 mm | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [10] |
| G11 Max Temp C Jul | `g11_max_temp_c_jul` | 27.4 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [7] |
| Average annual temperature | `g11_mean_annual_temp_c` | 4.5 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [9] |
| G11 Min Temp C Jan | `g11_min_temp_c_jan` | -13.4 °C | nearest_station | 1991-12-31 | 2026-08-07 | stale | verified | [8] |
| Airport Direct Destinations Count | `airport_direct_destinations_count` | 1 count | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [11] |
| Nearest Major Airport Distance Km | `nearest_major_airport_distance_km` | 6 km | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [12] |
| Nearest Major Airport Iata | `nearest_major_airport_iata` | BTM | city | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | fresh | verified | [12] |

Every row keeps the value, unit, geographic scope, observation date, verification date and the numbered source below. A missing metric means the city does not publish it; nothing is imputed.

## Language courses and integration

- [Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA)](https://www.ed.gov/adult-programs) — State Language Course · U.S. Department of Education · English · checked 2026-08-10
- [USCIS English and citizenship class finder](https://my.uscis.gov/) — Civic Orientation · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · English · checked 2026-08-10

These are country-level programmes, not proof of a course location in this city.

## Public employment service

- [American Job Centers](https://www.usa.gov/job-help) — Job Search

This is a country-level service, not proof of a physical office in this city.

## Healthcare access

Migrants can receive medical care in Butte when the country-wide insurance or residence conditions are met. City capacity facts do not determine personal eligibility.

- Public healthcare access for foreign residents: no — [official source](https://www.healthcare.gov/immigrants/)

## Country-wide rules

Visa, benefit, tax and healthcare eligibility rules are published on the [United States country page](https://immigrationdb.com/countries/united-states/).

## Sources

1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey — Official source — https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5?get=NAME%2CB01003_001E%2CB01003_001M&for=place%3A%2A&in=state%3A%2A
2. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program — Official source — https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/cities/totals/sub-est2024.csv
3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) — Community source — https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/acs2024_5yr?table_ids=B25064&geo_ids=16000US3011397
4. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) — Community source — https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/acs2024_5yr?table_ids=B20002&geo_ids=16000US3011397
5. api.census.gov — Official source — https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5
6. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData — Official source — https://aqs.epa.gov/aqsweb/airdata/annual_conc_by_monitor_2024.zip
7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI — Official source — https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/archive/arc0216/0253808/1.1/data/0-data/data-composite-primary-parameters/wmo_normals_9120_TMAX.csv
8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI — Official source — https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/archive/arc0216/0253808/1.1/data/0-data/data-composite-primary-parameters/wmo_normals_9120_TMIN.csv
9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI — Official source — https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/archive/arc0216/0253808/1.1/data/0-data/data-composite-primary-parameters/wmo_normals_9120_TAVG.csv
10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI — Official source — https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/archive/arc0216/0253808/1.1/data/0-data/data-composite-primary-parameters/wmo_normals_9120_PRCP.csv
11. OpenFlights — Official source — https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jpatokal/openflights/master/data/routes.dat
12. OurAirports — Official source — https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

## Cite

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### APA

ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Butte, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/butte/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

### BibTeX

```bibtex
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_butte-united-states-rent-salary-jobs_a400c7d25293,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Butte, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/butte/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
```

### Markdown

[Butte, United States: rent, salary, jobs](https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/butte/) — ImmigrationDB; ImmigrationDB; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; retrieved 2026-09-12; built 2026-09-12.

- Citation schema: `immigrationdb-citation-v1`
- Canonical URL: https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/butte/
- Title: Butte, United States: rent, salary, jobs
- Author: ImmigrationDB
- Publisher: ImmigrationDB
- Snapshot: `approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0`
- Version: `approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0`
- Retrieved: 2026-09-12
- Built: 2026-09-12
- Compilation license: CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

## Data

- HTML: https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/butte/
- JSON: https://immigrationdb.com/data/cities/us/butte.json
- Markdown: https://immigrationdb.com/data/cities/us/butte.md
- MCP resource: immigrationdb://city/us/butte
- Metric dictionary: https://immigrationdb.com/data/metrics.json
- City shard index: https://immigrationdb.com/data/cities/index.json
- Release catalog: https://immigrationdb.com/data/catalog.json
