What are the schools like in Butler, AL?

Butler is served primarily by Choctaw County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.

What is the median household income in Butler?

The median household income in Butler, AL is $47,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Butler, AL?

Butler has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

Butler, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Butler, AL affordable or expensive?

Butler's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Butler is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $130,100 and the median rent is $667 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Butler, AL?

Butler has a violent crime rate of 287.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1957.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Butler, AL a Good Place to Live?

Butler is a small town of 2,428 in Alabama, with a median household income of $47,250 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Butler stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Butler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Butler city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.4

Butler's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Butler costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Butler, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$130,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$667	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Butler's violent crime rate is 287.9 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

287.9 /100k

Property Crime

1957.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Butler is served primarily by Choctaw County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Butler, AL	National Avg
School District	Choctaw County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Butler sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 59.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Butler, AL
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	59.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Butler, AL	National Avg
Population	2,428	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	27.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lisman, AL 7 mi Needham, AL 11 mi Putnam, AL 12 mi Pennington, AL 12 mi Nanafalia, AL 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Butler

Butler, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36904

Butler vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butler, AL affordable or expensive?

Butler's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Butler roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $130,100 and median rent is $667/month.

What is the crime rate in Butler, AL?

Butler's violent crime rate is 287.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1957.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Butler?

Public schools in Butler are operated by Choctaw County. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Butler, AL a good place to live?

Butler, AL has a population of 2,428, a median household income of $47,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Butler?

Butler averages 57.4°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.2 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Butler?

Butler, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36904.

What is the population of Butler?

The population of Butler, Alabama is 2,428 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Butler?

Key numbers for living in Butler: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $130,100, median household income $47,250, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Butler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.