Butler, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Williams County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,632
Population
1,297/sq mi density
$50,179
Median Income
$24,127 per capita
$100,700
Home Value
$210,235 Zillow
$763
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
74
Violent Crime/100K
668 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,179 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,700 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Butler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 871 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4271°N, 84.8723°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Williams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Butler has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.9").