What are the schools like in Butler, WI?

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, WI is $53,051 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Butler, WI?

Butler has an average high temperature of 29.7°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Butler, WI affordable or expensive?

Butler's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Butler is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $201,300 and the median rent is $964 per month.

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

Butler has a violent crime rate of 170.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1762.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Butler, WI a Good Place to Live?

Butler is a small town of 1,906 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $53,051 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Butler stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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: 95.5

Butler's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Butler costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Butler, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$201,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$964	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	41.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,051	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Butler's violent crime rate is 170.6 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

170.6 /100k

Property Crime

1762.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Butler, WI	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	29.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Butler sees average highs of 29.7°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation and 39.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Butler, WI
Average High — January	29.7°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	33.2"
Annual Snowfall	39.5"

Demographics

Metric	Butler, WI	National Avg
Population	1,906	—
Median Age	45.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	4.6%	6.3%
Under 18	15.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wauwatosa, WI 4 mi Brookfield, WI 4 mi Elm Grove, WI 4 mi Menomonee Falls, WI 4 mi Lannon, WI 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Butler

Butler, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53007

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butler, WI affordable or expensive?

Butler's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Butler roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $201,300 and median rent is $964/month.

What is the crime rate in Butler, WI?

Butler's violent crime rate is 170.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1762.4 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, WI a good place to live?

Butler, WI has a population of 1,906, a median household income of $53,051, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 29.7°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches with about 39.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Butler?

Butler, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53007.

What is the population of Butler?

The population of Butler, Wisconsin is 1,906 with a median age of 45.1. 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 96 (100 = US average), median home $201,300, median household income $53,051, crime index 61 (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.