Real Estate Investing in Butler County, Missouri

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 40,970

Should you buy in Butler County, MO? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 17.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $176,667
Avg Monthly Rent $851
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Butler County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Missouri: Butler has 2 cities, 4 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

firmly Butler County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects underwhelming investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

The 0% renter share in Butler masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$176,667
Avg Monthly Rent
$851
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MO)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Poplar Bluff, MO metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
67%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Butler County

2 Colleges 2,696 Students 913 Off-Campus Renters
C
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Vocational Public Β· 14 students
C
Three Rivers College
2-Year Public Β· 2,682 students
πŸ“ ~903 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 913 students living off-campus, Butler County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Butler County

ZIP Codes in Butler County, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Butler County

What is the average monthly rent in, MO?

Expect rents around $851/mo per month in, MO. With home values at $177K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is, MO good for landlords?

For rental operators, MO rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

What is the typical vacancy rate in, MO?

, MO vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

How does, MO compare against the broader MO market?

Compared with MO overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $177K homes against $851/mo rents drive the comparison.

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