At a Glance
Median Income
$43,309
$20,980 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
Zillow: $271,419
Median Rent
$840/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% 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
3.1 / 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 $43,309 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,980. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 292 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Butler is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,419. Median rent is $840/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
8.7% of adults in Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butler has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population513
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density2,700/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,309
Per Capita$20,980
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$411M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$840
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$271,419
Housing Units309
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation541 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute39 min
Broadband68.6%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Butler was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.