Butler County History
County Information
Population & Location
Butler County, with a population of 42,794, is located in the southeastern portion of the Ozark Foothills Region.
Major Industries
Some major industries and employers in the county include:
- Briggs and Stratton
- Gates Rubber
- L&M Manufacturing
- Mid-Continent Steel and Wire
- Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
- Starting USA
- Three Rivers College
Services
Numerous healthcare clinics and 3 hospitals offer high-quality medical assistance to area residents, while 7 public and 6 private school systems educate children living in the county. Butler County is also the home of Three Rivers College, which has an annual enrollment of approximately 4,500.
Recreation
A variety of recreational activities provided by Wappapello Lake, the Mark Twain National Forest, the St. Francis, Black, and Little Black Rivers are also enjoyed by Butler County residents and visitors to the area.
Cities
Cities of Butler County
Click on the links below to learn more about the cities & towns that make up butler county!
County Offices
County Offices
Emergency Management
Contact the Emergency Management Office or find more about them on their Facebook page.
Health Department
Visit the Butler County Health Department site to find out news, updates, and general information about the area's public health.
Public Libraries
Access great services offered by the county library system.
Road & Bridge Department
The mission of the Butler County Road and Bridge Department is to provide our citizens the safest driving conditions possible through proficient construction and maintenance of all county roads and bridges.
Schools in Butler County
Follow the links to school websites to find more information on what's offered in the way of primary education in the county.
University of Missouri Extension Office
The University of Missouri (MU) Extension Office offers information on practical education for a wide variety of topics and subjects.