Butler County, MO at a glance
Median household income
$49,089$4,091 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Butler County, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Butler County, MO? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Butler County, MO, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $660 | $7,920 | $26,400 | 16.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $682 | $8,184 | $27,280 | 16.7% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $895 | $10,740 | $35,800 | 21.9% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,194 | $14,328 | $47,760 | 29.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,199 | $14,388 | $47,960 | 29.3% |
What a typical income covers in Butler County, MO
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $49,089 a year ($4,091 a month before tax).
What $49,089 leaves after Missouri taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Missouri tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Missouri
Living in Butler County, MO: common questions
What is the median household income in Butler County, MO?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Butler County, MO is $49,089 per year (approximately $4,091 per month).
What is the average rent in Butler County, MO?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $660 for a studio, $682 for one bedroom, $895 for two, $1,194 for three and $1,199 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Butler County, MO expensive to live in?
Prices there run 9.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Missouri is 90.8, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Butler County, MO?
To keep a $895 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $35,800 a year, or $2,983 a month. That is 73% of what the typical household in Butler County, MO earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Butler County, MO?
On the local median income of $49,089 ($4,091 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,045 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,227 for everything else and $818 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $895 takes 44% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Butler County, MO?
Homes in Missouri paid 16.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $146. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.