At a Glance
Median Income
$62,788
$27,874 per capita
Violent Crime
410/100K
5,802/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
59.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
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)
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.