At a Glance
Median Income
$62,869
$23,804 per capita
Home Value
$83,400
Zillow: $151,578
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
12.5% 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+
3.7 / 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 $62,869 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,804. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 697 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Butler is $83,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,578. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
12.3% of adults in Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butler has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population247
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,869
Per Capita$23,804
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$2,021M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,400
Rent
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$151,578
Housing Units157
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation650 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Butler was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.