Butler, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Knox County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,359 Population 1,053/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $25,380 per capita
$134,700 Home Value $273,771 Zillow
$893 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,700 home value, $893/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Butler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 49.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,069 ft (326 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,053/sq mi
Coordinates40.5902°N, 82.4202°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKnox County County
Nearest AirportMansfield Lahm Regional (MFD)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 49.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.79"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.53"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %84.9%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.7 / 100
Community Resilience80.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 146 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 116 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 129 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 133 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 122 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 145 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 111 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 109 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 144 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 120 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 57 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 109 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 114 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 141 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 108 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 133 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 146 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 105 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 54 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

444 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 601 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 18
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 85 km 1
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 53 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 42 km 4
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 80 km 4
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 58 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 56 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 36 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 80 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 35 km 0
Sep 4, 2017 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 63 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Butler has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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