Median Income $62,788

16% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 7.2%

79% lower than US avg

Median Rent $854

27% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.0%

25% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 11.3%

9% lower than US avg

How Butler Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population150

Median Age62.1 yrs

Density197/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans22.3%

Economy

Median Income$62,788

Per Capita$27,874

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty11.3%

County GDP$1,556M

Commute23 min

Housing

A+

Home ValueN/A

Rent$854

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$293,314

Housing Units195

Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity40.0%

Uninsured15.9%

Smoking25.5%

Depression33.0%

Heart Disease8.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain48.0 in/yr

Sunny Days305/yr

Elevation2,078 ft (633 m)

Education

Bachelor's+7.2%

High School+59.7%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%

Commute23 min

Broadband65.0%

Libraries1

Is Butler a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Butler receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Butler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Butler is $62,788, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $854 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 59.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Butler enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 6.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Butler has a population of 150 with a density of 197 people per square mile. The median age is 62.1 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

150

Total Population

197

People / sq mi

62.1yrs

Median Age

60% above US avg

0.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%

Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Butler vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Butler vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Butler is $62,788, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Butler vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$62,788
	16% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$27,874
Avg Weekly Wage	$915
IRS Avg AGI	$55,024

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	11.3%
	9% below US avg
Establishments (County)	880
County GDP	$1,556M

Business (County)

Restaurants	82
Healthcare	84
Retail	141
Manufacturing	26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,250
	7% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	23.4 min
Drive Alone	43.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	43.1%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $854 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $293,314.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values


Zillow ZHVI	$293,314

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$854
	27% below US avg
Rent Burden	28.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$882
1 Bedroom	$924
2 Bedrooms	$1,118
3 Bedrooms	$1,445
4 Bedrooms	$1,644

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	70.8%
Housing Units	195
Median Year Built	1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,250
	7% below US avg

In Butler, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.9% of residents lack health insurance. 25.5% are current smokers. 33.0% report depression. 33.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Butler vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.0%
	25% above US avg
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart Disease	8.0%
High Blood Pressure	39.2%
Asthma	11.6%
COPD	11.4%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	25.5%
	82% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.6%
Physical Inactivity	33.0%
Depression	33.0%
Mental Distress	23.8%
Physical Distress	18.2%
Short Sleep	40.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.4%
Uninsured	15.9%
	85% above US avg
Checkup Rate	74.2%
Dental Visits	52.6%
Premature Death	12,616/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	5.2/10
Exercise Access	79.3%
Healthcare Facilities	84

Butler has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.9°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	48.0 inches
	26% above US avg
Snowfall	6.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	2,078 ft (633 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	197/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3571°N, 82.0356°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	47019

It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 63.2-point margin. 65.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.2%

D 17.9%

Winner: Republican by 63.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	7.2%
	79% below US avg
High School+	59.7%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.08

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3	Metro — under 250K
Population Density	197/sq mi
Total Area	0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	65.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	84
Restaurants	82
Retail Stores	141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	23.4 min
Drive Alone	43.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	43.1%

Butler, TN

How Butler Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Butler a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Butler vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Butler vs U.S. Average

Income: Butler vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Butler vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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