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Lake Butler, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Orange County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,842 Population 161/sq mi density
$43,134 Median Income $20,539 per capita
$154,200 Home Value $276,850 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 45.1% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
32 Violent Crime/100K 632 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,134 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$154,200 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
32 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Butler, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,134
43% below
$20,539 per capita
Home Value
$154,200
45% below
Zillow: $276,850
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
45.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
32/100K
92% below
632/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
16% below
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
314 sunny days/yr

How Lake Butler Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Butler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
55%
Rent
62%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Butler a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Butler residents earn a median household income of $43,134 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,539. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,038 business establishments, including 3,857 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Butler is $154,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,850. Median rent is $725/month, with 45.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.

Safety & Crime

Lake Butler reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 632/100K.

Education

13.5% of adults in Lake Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Butler has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,842
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,134
Per Capita$20,539
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,200
Rent$725
Ownership38.0%
Zillow$276,850
Housing Units6,866
Rent Burden45.1%

Crime

F
Violent32/100K
Property632/100K

Health

Obesity26.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,030/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation106 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Broadband99.1%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Butler was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Orlando International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 3,857 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 200 fatal vehicle crashes.