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Butler, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Pendleton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
513 Population 2,700/sq mi density
$43,309 Median Income $20,980 per capita
$136,500 Home Value $273,261 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,309 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Butler, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,309
42% below
$20,980 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
52% below
Zillow: $273,261
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,731/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
58%
Home Value
48%
Rent
72%
Poverty
197%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Butler a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 1.3% (64% 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 $273,261. 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.

Safety & Crime

Butler reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,731/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population513
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density2,700/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,309
Per Capita$20,980
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$411M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$840
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$273,261
Housing Units309
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,731/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,015/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.