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Butler, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Knox County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,359 Population 1,053/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $25,380 per capita
$134,700 Home Value $255,456 Zillow
$893 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 2,553 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,700 home value, $893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Butler experiences four distinct seasons with 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.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

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

Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median53.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %42.1%
Unhealthy Days3

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 26°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Butler has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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