At a Glance
Median Income
$72,969
$36,265 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $223,894
Median Rent
$650/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
21.5% 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 $72,969 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,265. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 197 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Butler is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,894. Median rent is $650/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
17.6% of adults in Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butler has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population236
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$72,969
Per Capita$36,265
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$720M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,333
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$650
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$223,894
Housing Units142
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,824/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,768 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute29 min
Broadband64.4%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Butler was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.