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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density378/sq mi
Coordinates32.0965°N, 88.2108°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClarke County County
Nearest AirportHattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB)
79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.73"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.1 / 100
Community Resilience28.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 137 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 41 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 140 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 44 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 101 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 51 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 133 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 127 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 127 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 32 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 148 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 98 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 147 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 36 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 144 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 98 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 140 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 142 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 137 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 297 km
2020 Sally Category 2 163 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 101 km
2017 Nate Category 1 203 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 168 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 114 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 91 km
1998 Georges Category 2 179 km
1997 Danny Category 1 191 km
1995 Opal Category 3 161 km
1995 Erin Category 2 180 km
1985 Elena Category 3 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

456 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 597 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 76 km 1
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 64 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF4 62 km 7
May 1, 1953 EF4 23 km 2
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 60 km 7
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 22 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 15, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 99 km 4
Mar 10, 1992 EF3 56 km 3
Mar 10, 1992 EF3 65 km 2
Nov 4, 1988 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,062 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 5,062 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,999 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 84 km
2021 CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399 4,697 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,500 77 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,245 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,189 81 km
2010 CPT 341 4,101 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,097 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 82 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,956 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,794 80 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 86 km
2010 CPT 393 3,474 78 km
2010 CPT 343 3,474 95 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,432 81 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,345 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,229 79 km
2010 CPT 389 3,200 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,156 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in

Butler has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.7").

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