At a Glance
Median Income
$71,875
$25,380 per capita
Home Value
$134,700
Zillow: $273,771
Median Rent
$893/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.9% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Butler residents earn a median household income of $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,380. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,339 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Butler is $134,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,771. Median rent is $893/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
18.6% of adults in Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butler has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,359
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density1,053/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$25,380
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$3,085M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,700
Rent$893
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$273,771
Housing Units444
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,069 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Butler was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.