At a Glance
Median Income
$71,875
$25,380 per capita
Home Value
$134,700
Zillow: $255,456
Median Rent
$893/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
2,553/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Butler a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,380. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% 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 $255,456. 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.
Safety & Crime
Butler reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,553/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population1,359
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density1,053/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$25,380
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$3,085M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,700
Rent$893
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$255,456
Housing Units444
Rent Burden22.0%
Crime
F
Violent53/100K
Property2,553/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
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.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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