At a Glance
Median Income
$24,924
$18,535 per capita
Home Value
$86,200
Zillow: $139,243
Median Rent
$575/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
40.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
23.6% smoking rate
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 $24,924 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,535. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Butler is $86,200 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,243. Median rent is $575/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
11.8% of adults in Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butler has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,916
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,924
Per Capita$18,535
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty40.5%
County GDP$278M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,200
Rent$575
Ownership34.6%
Zillow$139,243
Housing Units906
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation638 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute31 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Butler was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.