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Butler, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
247 Population 412/sq mi density
$62,869 Median Income $23,804 per capita
$83,400 Home Value $151,578 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
294 Violent Crime/100K 1,111 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,869 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
294 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Butler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density412/sq mi
Coordinates39.1975°N, 89.5322°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience76.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 131 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 50 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 146 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 105 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 107 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 47 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 119 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 47 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 65 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 118 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 102 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 112 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 70 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 102 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 110 km
Apr 16, 1991 4 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 148 km
Sep 14, 2011 8 km NW of Mount Erie, Illinois M2.7 128 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 119 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 109 km
Jun 16, 2022 4 km ESE of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

655 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 660 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 87 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 74 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 63 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 67 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 27 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 37 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 18 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 76 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 76 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 65 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 77 km 2
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Butler has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.9").

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