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Butler, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
150 Population 197/sq mi density
$62,788 Median Income $27,874 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
410 Violent Crime/100K 5,802 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,788 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
410 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Butler, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,788
16% below
$27,874 per capita
Violent Crime
410/100K
8% above
5,802/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
59.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
25.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 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)

Income
84%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Butler a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Butler residents earn a median household income of $62,788 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,874. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Butler reports 410 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,802/100K.

Education

7.2% of adults in Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 59.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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

Data Overview

People

Population150
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,788
Per Capita$27,874
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,556M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$293,314
Housing Units195
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent410/100K
Property5,802/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking25.5%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death12,616/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,078 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+59.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Butler was built in 1957.
43.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
61.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.