Butler, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Clarke County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,552 Population 378/sq mi density
$47,880 Median Income $27,949 per capita
$142,600 Home Value $130,930 Zillow
$805 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
288 Violent Crime/100K 2,130 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,880 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,600 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
288 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Butler, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,880
36% below
$27,949 per capita
Home Value
$142,600
49% below
Zillow: $130,930
Median Rent
$805/mo
31% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
288/100K
24% below
2,130/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
51%
Rent
69%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
76%
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 2.1% (42% 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 $130,930. 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 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,130/100K.

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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,552
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density378/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,880
Per Capita$27,949
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$408M
Avg Weekly Wage$808

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,600
Rent$805
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$130,930
Housing Units1,008
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent288/100K
Property2,130/100K

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain59.2 in/yr
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.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.