What are the schools like in Butler, GA?

Butler is served primarily by Taylor County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Butler?

The median household income in Butler, GA is $27,656 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Butler, GA?

Butler has an average high temperature of 55.8°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Butler, GA 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 $85,600 and the median rent is $608 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Butler is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Butler, GA a Good Place to Live?

Butler is a small town of 2,059 in Georgia, with a median household income of $27,656 and a 3.3% 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, 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: 88.1

Butler's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Butler costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Butler, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$608	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	34.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,656	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Butler is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Butler is served primarily by Taylor County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Butler, GA	National Avg
School District	Taylor County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Butler sees average highs of 55.8°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 49.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Butler, GA
Average High — January	55.8°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	49.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Butler, GA	National Avg
Population	2,059	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	32.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	61.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Reynolds, GA 8 mi Howard, GA 9 mi Ideal, GA 13 mi Junction City, GA 13 mi Salem, GA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Butler

Butler, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31006

Butler vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butler, GA 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 $85,600 and median rent is $608/month.

What is the crime rate in Butler, GA?

Crime data for Butler is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Butler?

Public schools in Butler are operated by Taylor County. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Butler, GA a good place to live?

Butler, GA has a population of 2,059, a median household income of $27,656, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 55.8°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.0 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Butler?

Butler, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31006.

What is the population of Butler?

The population of Butler, Georgia is 2,059 with a median age of 33.5. 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 $85,600, median household income $27,656, 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.