At a Glance
Median Income
$55,577
$31,982 per capita
Home Value
$216,300
Zillow: $302,215
Median Rent
$937/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
1,762/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
15.3% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Butler residents earn a median household income of $55,577 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,982. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,577 business establishments, including 875 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Butler is $216,300 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,215. Median rent is $937/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Butler reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,762/100K.
Education
30.4% of adults in Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butler has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,003
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density2,568/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born11.9%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,577
Per Capita$31,982
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A
Home Value$216,300
Rent$937
Ownership48.2%
Zillow$302,215
Housing Units903
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property1,762/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation763 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Butler was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
11.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 875 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.