At a Glance
Median Income
$47,880
$27,949 per capita
Home Value
$142,600
Zillow: $127,835
Median Rent
$805/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
601/100K
1,914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Butler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Butler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Butler a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Butler residents earn a median household income of $47,880 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,949. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 249 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Butler is $142,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,835. Median rent is $805/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Butler reports 601 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,914/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butler has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,552
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density378/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,880
Per Capita$27,949
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$408M
Avg Weekly Wage$808
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,600
Rent$805
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$127,835
Housing Units1,008
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent601/100K
Property1,914/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault437/100K
Burglary875/100K
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain61.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation151 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Butler was founded in 1848.
The median home in Butler was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.