Georgia
Butler is a small town in Georgia with a population of 1,916. Residents earn $24,924 per year, which is 67% below the national average.
Based on current data, Butler receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Butler has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Butler is $24,924, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. The poverty rate of 40.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Butler is $86,200, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Butler is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,458 per 100,000, 26% below the national average.
11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Butler enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $24,924 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,535 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,126 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 40.5% |
| 227% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 180 |
| County GDP | $278M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,962 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.44% |
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Census Median | $86,200 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $139,571 |
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 34.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,962 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.44% |
| Obesity | 45.1% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 17.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.5% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 10.6% |
| Stroke | 5.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.7% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 22.5% |
| Physical Distress | 18.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,728/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Total Violent | 104.2/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 104.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,458.3/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 729.2/100K |
| Theft | 729.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.5 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 638 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5572°N, 84.2373°W |
| County FIPS | 13269 |
Winner: Republican by 31 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.8% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |