What are the schools like in Butler, IL?

School district data for Butler is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Butler?

The median household income in Butler, IL is $60,030 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, IL?

Butler has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.9 inches.

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

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

Butler has a violent crime rate of 109.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 953.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Butler, IL a Good Place to Live?

Butler is a small town of 350 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,030 and a 1.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Butler stands out for below-average home prices.

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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Butler metro area.

Metric	Butler, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,030	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Butler's violent crime rate is 109.1 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

109.1 /100k

Property Crime

953.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Butler, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Butler sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation and 13.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Butler, IL
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.1"
Annual Snowfall	13.9"

Demographics

Metric	Butler, IL	National Avg
Population	350	—
Median Age	35.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	10.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hillsboro, IL 4 mi Schram City, IL 4 mi Taylor Springs, IL 5 mi Irving, IL 7 mi Litchfield, IL 7 mi

Butler vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butler, IL affordable or expensive?

Butler has a median home value of $83,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $60,030.

What is the crime rate in Butler, IL?

Butler's violent crime rate is 109.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 953.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Butler?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Butler, IL a good place to live?

Butler, IL has a population of 350, a median household income of $60,030, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. 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 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches with about 13.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Butler?

The population of Butler, Illinois is 350 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Butler?

Key numbers for living in Butler: median home $83,600, median household income $60,030, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.