Median Income $62,869

16% lower than US avg

Home Value $83,400

70% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 12.3%

64% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.2%

10% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.5%

58% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.0%

92% lower than US avg

How Butler Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population247

Median Age35.6 yrs

Density412/mi²

Male / Female61% / 39%

Largest GroupWhite 82%

Veterans6.9%

Economy

Median Income$62,869

Per Capita$23,804

Unemployment1.5%

Poverty1.0%

County GDP$2,021M

Commute29 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$83,400

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units157

Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity35.2%

Uninsured6.1%

Smoking12.5%

Depression24.4%

Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain40.0 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation650 ft (198 m)

Education

Bachelor's+12.3%

High School+95.7%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%

Commute29 min

Broadband96.5%

Libraries6

Is Butler a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Butler receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Butler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Butler is $62,869, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Butler is $83,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Butler experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 16.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Butler has a population of 247 with a density of 412 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.2%), with 17.8% Hispanic.

Population

247

Total Population

412

People / sq mi

35.6yrs

Median Age

8% below US avg

0.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.7%

Female 39.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Butler vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.4%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	2.6%
	81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Butler vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Butler is $62,869, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Butler vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$62,869
	16% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$23,804
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,603
IRS Avg AGI	$66,701

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.5%
	58% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.0%
	92% below US avg
Establishments (County)	697
County GDP	$2,021M

Business (County)

Restaurants	77
Healthcare	66
Retail	112
Manufacturing	23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,300
	23% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	5.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.3 min
Drive Alone	97.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	1.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Butler is $83,400, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$83,400
	70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	73.9%
Housing Units	157
Median Year Built	1943

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,300
	23% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.16%

In Butler, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.1% of residents lack health insurance. 12.5% are current smokers. 24.4% report depression. 18.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Butler vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.2%
	10% above US avg
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart Disease	4.7%
High Blood Pressure	27.9%
Asthma	10.6%
COPD	5.4%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.5%
	11% below US avg
Binge Drinking	21.6%
Physical Inactivity	18.7%
Depression	24.4%
Mental Distress	18.1%
Physical Distress	11.3%
Short Sleep	34.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.9%
Uninsured	6.1%
	29% below US avg
Checkup Rate	76.0%
Dental Visits	67.5%
Premature Death	11,025/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	38.3%
Healthcare Facilities	66

Butler has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.0 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.4°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	40.0 inches
	5% above US avg
Snowfall	16.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	650 ft (198 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	412/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1975°N, 89.5322°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17135

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44-point margin. 96.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%

D 27.1%

Winner: Republican by 44 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	12.3%
	64% below US avg
High School+	95.7%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.34

D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	412/sq mi
Total Area	0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	96.5%
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	66
Restaurants	77
Retail Stores	112

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.3 min
Drive Alone	97.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	1.4%

Butler, IL

How Butler Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Butler a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Butler vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Butler vs U.S. Average

Income: Butler vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Butler vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities